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GENERAL    INDEX. 


jEtna   Ins.  Co.  of  Hartford,.  57 

iCtna  National  Bank  (The),  Hartford 51 

Alexander,  John,  Tailor,  Hartford 70 

Allan,    B.   Rowland,   Ins.    Agent   and   Stock   Broker, 

Hartford 54 

Allen,  A.  L.,  Grocer,  etc.,  Norwich 185 

Allen,  J.  P.,  Carriages,  Hartford 66 

Allyn  House,  Hartford 55 

American  Button  Fastner  Co.  (The),  New  Britain 77 

American  Hotel,  Hartford 67 

American  Tea  Co.,  Waterbury S4 

Arms  Pocket  Book  Co.,  Hartford 54 

Arnold,  F.  H.,  Millinery  and  Fancy  Goods,  New  Britain.  77 

Arnold,  W.  N.,  &  Co.,  Grocers,  Danielsonville 1S8 

Atlantic  Hotel,  Bridgeport 115 

Austin,  Mrs.  E.,  Domestic  Bakery,  Norwich 182 

Bacchus,  Wm.,  Machinist,  Danbury g2 

Baldwin,  E.,  Livery,  Waterbury 84 

Ballerstein,  R.,  &  Co.,  Milliners,  Hartford 72 

Banks,  E.  J.,  Beef,  Pork,  Mutton,  etc.,  Bridgeport. . . .  124 

Barlow,  J.  R.,  Books,  Stationery,  etc.,  Hartford 71 

Barstow,  J.  P.,  &  Co.,  Stoves,  Seeds,  Farm  Implements, 

etc.,  Norwich 182 

Bartlett,  R.  S.,  Groceries,  Norwich 185 

Bassett,  John  E.,  &  Co.  (The),  Hardware,  New  Haven.  140 

Beach  &  Co.,  Oils,  Chemicals,  etc.,  Hartford 61 

Beck  &  Brier,  Boots,  Shoes,  and  Rubbers,  Bridgeport.  112 

Beers,  Chas.,  Jr.,  Electrician,   Bridgeport 114 

Beers  &  Schmidt,  Coal  and  Wood,  Danbury 96 

Bennett,  W.  B.,  Plumber,  Danbury ...  95 

Belts,  A.  A.,  &  Son,  Grocers,  Bridgeport 113 

Bill  Brothers,  Forwarders,  Hartford 72 

Billings  &  Spencer  Co.  (The),  Hardware  Specialties, 

etc.,  Hartford 68 

Bingham,  Herbert  C,  Flour,  Grain,  etc 57 

Birracree,  John,  Hats,  Caps,  etc.,  Norwich 184 

Blakeslee,  R.  N.,  Teaming,  Waterbury 83 

Boardman,  C.  B.,  Livery,  Hartford 54 

Bodine,  T.  G.,  Druggist,  Danbury 93 

Bornstorf,  Geo.  F.,  Delicatessen,  etc..  New  London...  174 

Booth  Meat  Market,  New  Haven ....   144 


Booth,  B.,  Furniture,  Bedding,  etc.,  New  Haven 142 

Bossidy,  P.  J.,  Druggist  and  Apothecary,  Waterbury.  87 

Bowditch  &  Prudden  Co.  (The),  Furniture,  New  Haven.  140 

Brady,  C.  E. ,  Stables,  Norwich 186 

Breckenridge  Mfg.  Co.  (The),  Gas  Fixtures  and   Metal 

Goods,  Meriden 157 

I  Bridgeport  Pattern  and  Experimental  Machine  Works.  120 

\  Bridgeport  Pharmacy 122 

Bridgeport  Silver  Plate  Co.  (The) 117 

Bromfield,  Geo.  H.,  Oil  Dealer,  South  Norwalk 102 

Brooklyn  Drug  Store  (The).  Waterbury 86 

Brooks  &  Co.,  Hats,  Trunks,  and  Furs,  New  Haven..  139 
Brooks,    Friend    E.,    Hats,   Trunks,    Furs,   etc..  New 

Haven. 146 

Brown,  Robert,  Plumber,  Steam  and  Gas  Fitter,  Nor- 
wich   I  S3 

Brown,  W.  O.,  Hats,  Hartford 66 

Bryant,  Besse  &  Co.,  Norwalk 99 

Bryant,  W.  C,  &  Co.,  Jewelers,  Danbury 93 

Bullard,  J.  E.,  Jeweler,  Middletown 165 

Burke  Brothers,  Hats,  Caps,  etc.. Hartford 60 

Cable,  H.  C,  Florist,  Danbury 96 

Cannon,  F.  C,  Grocer,  Bridgeport H2 

Card,  C.  P.,  General   Merchandise,  Danielsonville,...  188 

Carlson,  Rud.,  Elm  City  Cigar  Factory,  New  Haven..  139 
Carleton,    Fred.    A.,    Plumbing   and   Gasfitting,    New 

Haven 141 

Carr's  Central  Meat  Market,  Bridgeport 123 

Cartwright,    Charles,     Boots,     Shoes,     and    Rubbers, 

Bridgeport 117 

Catlln,  F.  A.,  Cooperage  Stock,  New  Haven 147 

Caulkins  &  Prentis,|,UTidertakers  and  Embalmers,  New 

London 171 

Celebrated  Rochester  Lamp  (The),  Meridan 155 

Chapman,  C.  F.,  Meats,  etc.,  Danielsonville 188 

Chapman,  S.,  Jr.,  Fire  Insurance,  Hartford 60 

Chapman,  C.  B.,  Meats.and  Provisions,  Norwich 179 

Chappell,  H.  R.,  Painter,  etc.,  Willimantic igi 

Chesbro,  Samuel,  Apothecary,  Willimantic 190 

City  Hotel,  F.  Bush,  Prop.,  Hartford 63 

Clapp  &  Treat,  Hardware,  etc.,  Hartford 51 


GENERAL     INDEX. 


Clarendon  Oil  Works,  L.   B.  SlUiman,   Prop.,  Bridge- 
port   ii6 

Clark,  E.  W.,  &  Son,  Roofing,  Hartford 59 

Clack,  C.  B.,  Oyster  House,  Middletown 166 

Cole  &  Hinckley,  Contractors,  Bridgeport 113 

Collins,  J.    P.,     &   Co.,    Mfrs.     of    Collins'    Improved 

Jouval  Turbine,  Norwich 185 

Colt's  Patent  Fire-arms  Mfg.  Co.,  Hartford 48 

Compressed  Air  Carpet  Cleaning   Works  (The),  Knapp 

&  Co.  Props.,  New  Haven 13S 

Comstock  Bros.,  Clothing,   etc.,  Norwalk 100 

Conklin,  H.  W.,  Fire  Ins.  and  Real  Estate,  Hartford..  53 

Connecticut  Adamant  Plaster  Co.  (The),  New  Haven..  141 

Consolidated  Safely  Valve  Co.  (The),  Bridgeport 119 

Cook,  D.  P.,  Music  and  Notion  House,  Hartford 71 

Cook,    D.    C,    &   Sons,    Sale,    Livery,    and  Boarding 

Stables,  New  Haven 140 

Cook  &  Lester,  Wholesale  Fruit  Dealers,  Norwich. . .  .  185 

Cook,  G.  F.,  Livery  and  Sales  Stables,  Bridgeport. ...  116 

Couch,  W.  H.,  Saddlery  Hardware,  New  Haven 147 

Coughlin  Bros.,  Painters  and  Decorators,  Bridgeport..  :2I 
Crane  &  Gould,  Beef,  Veal,  Mutton,  Pork,  etc.,  Hart- 
ford   69 

Crocker's  H.  J.,  Marine  Railways,  New  London 172 

Cruttenden,  S.  H.,    Livery,  Hack,   and   Sales  Stables, 

New  Haven 137 

Cruygier,  F.  H.,  Cigars  and  Tobacco,  Hartford 61 

CuUen,  M.,  Skylights,  Cornices,  etc.,  Hartford 64 

Cunningham  &Foran,  Furniture  and  Undertakers,  Dan- 
bury 94 

Cutler,  J.  G.,  Harness  and  Carriage  Repository,  Water- 
bury  86 

Dalton,  J.,  Silk  Mitts,  Gloves,  etc. ,  Norwich 185 

Daly,  M.  J.,  Engineer,  Waterbury 83 

Danbury  Marble  Works,  Danbury 93 

Danbury  Pork  and  Produce  Co.,  Danbury oi 

Darrow,  Moses,  Coal,  Wood,  Lime,  Brick,  etc..  New 

London 172 

Darrow  &  Comstock,   Ship  Chandlers,  Hardware,  En. 

gineers'  Supplies,  etc. ,  New  London !  74 

Deming,  J.  O.,  Pianos,  Organs,  New  Britain 77 

Dewell,  J.  D.,  &  Co.,  Grocers,  New  Haven 143 

Dickinson,  C,  Druggist,  New  Britain 78 

Dieringer,  W.,  Meats,  etc.,  Bridgeport 115 

Dikeman,  W.  L.,  Druggist,  Waterbury 86 

Dimes'  Savings  Bank  of  Hartford 67 

Dinnan,  John  J.,  Guns.  Rifles,  etc..  New  Haven 143 

Dodge  &  Brewer,  Groceries.  Meats,  etc.,  Hartford. ...  63 

Donahue  &  Adamson,  Stoves,  etc.,  Waterbury 85 

Dooley,  E.  J.,  Photographic  Apparatus,  Hartford 69 

Doolittle,  George,  Engineer,  Bridgeport 114 

Douglas,    W.     &    B.,    Pumps,    Rams,    Engines,    etc., 

Middletown 166 

Drouve,  G.  F.,  Iron,  Copper  and  Brass  Work,  Bridge- 
port   112 

Drummond's  Steam  Boiler  Works,  New  London 170 

Downer  &  Edwards,   Furniture,   Carpets,  etc.,  Bridge- 
port   120 

Duane,  M.  A.,  Plumber,  Danbury 95 

Dudley,  Samuel,  Iron  and  Steel,  etc..  New  London.  . .  172 


Duffey,  T.  H.,  Boots  and  Shoes,  Hartford 64:- 

Dundon,  J.,  Beef,  Groceries,  etc.,  Bridgeport 123". 

Dunham  Machine  Co.,  Danbury 91 

Dunham,  R.  C,  Dentist,  New  Britain 76 

Durand,  Samuel  Z.  D.,  Meat  Market,  Birmingham....  126 

Earle,  Tyler  "B.,  Stables,  New  London 171 

Eckler   &   Doerner,   Cigar   Mfrs.   and  Dealers  in  To- 
bacco, Cigars,  etc.,  Bridgeport 115 

Ehle,  D.  W.,  Meats,  etc.,  Danbury 94 

Ehrlich,  N.,  Furniture  and  Stoves,  New  Haven 147 

Eliott  &  Oviatt,  Groceries,  etc.,  Bridgeport in 

Ells,  Geo.  N.,  Books,   Stationery,  etc.,  Waterbury....      86 

Elm  City  Stables,  H.  M.  Goodyear,  Prop.,  New  Haven.  139 
Emery,   Alexander,   Teas,    Coffee,    Spices,    etc..  New 

Haven 146 

Fellows  &  Rice,  Builders,  Norwich 184 

Fensley,  A.  L.,  Paper,   Paper  Bags,  Twine,  etc.,  Nor- 
wich    186 

First  National   Bank,  Hartford 47 

Fisher,  Geo.  B.,  Fire  Insurance,  Hartford 70 

Fisher,  H.,  &  Son,  Druggists,  Bridgeport 117 

Fiske,  J.  D.,  &  Co.,  Leather  and  Findings,  Hartford.     55 
Flint,  G.  W.,  &  Co.,  Furniture,  Carpets,  Bedding,  etc., 

Hartford 70 

Forbes,  Edward  P.,  Signs,  Banners,  etc.,  Hartford 66 

Forbes  &  Buckland,  China,  Glassware,  etc.,  Hartford.     51 

Foster,  Merriam  &  Co.,  Hardware,  Meridan 153 

Fowler,  H.  G.,  Real  Estate,  Insurance  and  Loan,  New 

Britain 80 

Frost,  L.  H.,  Livery,  Sales,  and  Boarding  Stables,  New 

Haven 138 

Frost,  H.  D.,  Groceries,  Hartford. 66 

Gardner,  W.  H.,  Druggist,  Bridgeport 114 

Gardner,    R.  S.,  Variety  Store,  Birmingham 126 

Garlock,  J.  R.,  Furnaces,  etc..  New  Haven I43' 

Gemmill,  Burnham  &  Co.,  Merchant  Tailors  and  Ready 

Made  Clothing,  Hartford 70- 

Geobel,  Joseph,  Boots  and  Shoes,  New  Haven 145 

Gerwich,  H.,  Jeweler,  Hartford 65 

Gibbs,  H.  W.,  Auctioneer,  Bridgeport in 

Gilbert,  Lewis  L.,  Cakes,  Jellies,  etc.,  New  Haven.  .  .  .  13S 

Gladwin  &  Morse,  Investment  Brokers,  Hartford 59 

Gledhill  &  Co.,  Paper  Stock,  Bridgeport iiS 

Godfrey,  J.  A.,  &   Co.,  Clothiers   and   Hatters,  Water- 
bury      86 

Goodrich,    J.  F.,   &  Co.,  Carriages  and   Harness,  New 

Haven 143 

Goodrich,  M.  P.  D.,  Confectioner,  Norwich 179 

Goodsell,  Zalmon,  Mfrs'.  Supplies,  Bridgeport 113- 

Graham,  C.  P.,  Dentist,  Middletown 165 

Great  Atlantic  and  Pacific  Tea  Co.  (The),  Bridgeport. .  i2o- 
Griffith,   Oates  &  Co.,   Groceries,   Teas,    Fruits,    etc., 

Hartford 66 

Guilfoile,  M.  &  W.  A.,  Beef  and  Mutton,  Waterbury...     86 
Gunderman,  Wm.  H.,  Carriages,  Wagons,  and  Trucks, 

Bridgeport 120 

H.IAS,  L.  B.,  Leaf  Tobacco,  Hartford ' 61 

Half  Dime  Restaurant  (The),  Hartford 65 


GENERAL     INDEX. 


Hall,  M.  W.,  Chemist  and  Druggist,  Bridgeport 123 

Hallock,  F.,  &  Co.,  Hardware,  Cutlery,  etc.,  Biriiing- 

ham i-i 

Halsey,  R.  B.,  &  Co.,  Shirts  and  Underwear,  Bridge- 
port    '19 

Hamlin  Pump  Co.,  Hartford A9 

Hammell  &  Brooks,  Grocers,  Danielsonville i8g 

Hannon,  C.  P.  &  Co.,  Pharmacists,  Hartford 66 

Hansen,  J.,  Merchant  Tailor,  Bridgeport iiS 

Hargrave  Brothers,  Ale  and  Porter,  Hartford 63 

Harding  &  Holbrook,  Fish,  Clams,  etc.,  Hartford 64 

Harris,  F.  R.,  Brass,  Copper,  etc.,  Waterbury 84 

Harris,  F.  H.,  Clothing  and  Gents'  Furnishing  Goods, 

New  London 172 

Harris,  E.  D.,  Coal  and  Wood,  Norwich 183 

Harris,   R.  &  C,   &  Co.,  Wines,    Liquors,   etc..   New 

Haven 1-I2 

Hartford  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  Hartford 52 

Hartford  National  Bank,  Hartford  59 

Hartford  Steam  Boiler  Insp.  and  Ins.  Co.,  Hartford.  ..     56 

Hartford  One  Price  Clothing  Co.,  New  Britain 77 

Hartford  and  New  York  Transportation  Co.,  Hartford.     67 

Hartford  Variety  Pavilion,  Hartford 69 

Harth,  Fred.,  Jeweler,  Danbury 92 

Harwood  &  Co.,  Grocers,  Norwich 182 

Hastings  &  White,  Cigar  Bo.\es,  Hartford 65 

Hatch,  F.  L.,  Grocer,  Danbury 93 

Hawley,  C.  W.,  Hardware,  Bridgeport 123 

Hayes.  T.  C,  Butter.  Eggs,  etc..  New  Britain 76 

Hayward,   E.  W.,  Merchant  Tailor,  Danielsonville....    18S 
Healy,  W.,  &  Co.,  Painters  and  Designers,  Bridgeport.   115 
Held,  Louis,  Beef,  Pork,  Veal,   Mutton,  etc.,   Bridge- 
port    117 

Hill,  Henry  S.,  &  Co.,  Bankers,  New  Haven 13S 

Hobron,  Andrew  &  Son,  Jewelers,  New  London 170 

Hoffmeister,  Henry  A..  Ranges,  etc.,  New  Haven 142 

Holbrook  &  Taylor,  Boots,  etc.,  Danbury 91 

Holt,  Wm.  A.,  Groceries  and  Provisions,  New  London.    172 

Home  National  Bank,  Meriden 153 

Horigan,  J.,  Groceries,  Waterbury 83 

Horsfall  &   Rothschild.  Hatters,  Hartford 72 

Hotchkiss,  Fred.  M.,  Grocer,  and   Dealer  in  Carriages, 

Wagons,  Sleighs,  etc.,  Meriden i6t 

Hotel  Reed,  J.  W.  Reed,  Prop.,  Middletown 165 

Hotel  L'Amoureaux,  Danbury 94 

Hotel  Capitol,  Hartford 57 

Hotel  Russwin,  New  Britain 78 

Hull,  A.  R..  Meals,  Hartford 63 

Hurlburt,  W.  S.,  Carpenter  and  Builder,  Bridgeport...    118 
Hutchinson,  Oscar,  Merchant  Tailor,  Bridgeport 116 

IsiNG,  A.  G. ,  Jeweler,  Danbur)- 95 

Ives,  W.  W.,  Nickel  and  Silver  Plater,  Norwich 179 

Ives,  Upham  &  Rand,  Dry  and  Fancy  Goods,  Meridan  t$y 

Ives  Central  Hotel,  Danbury 92 

Jackson,  A.  E.,  Confectionery,  New  Britain 77 

Jones  &  Little,  Pattern  and  Model  Makers,  Hartford. .     67 

Kearns,  John,  Plumbing,  Gasfitting,  etc..  Bridgeport..   113 

Keiler,  Theodore,  Undertaker,  New  Haven 137 

Keller  Plans  Co.  (The),  Bridgeport 115 


Kelsey,  Wm.  H.,  &  Co.,  Merchant  Tailors,  Hartford..  49 

Kempner,  J.,  Merchant  Tailor,  Norwich iSo 

Kickapoo  Indian  Medicine  Co.,  New  Haven 192 

Kilby,  A.  E.,  Confectioner,  Hartford  ....    71 

Kimberly,  W.  G.,  Printer,  Bridgeport 123 

Kip,  J.  G.,  Druggist,  Danbury 93 

Kleiner,  Israel,  &  Son,  Tailors,  New  Haven 141 

Knapp,  W.  S.,  Architect,  South  Norwalk..  .  .    100 

Knox,  Frank  J.,  Plumbing  Materials,  etc.,  Hartford..  51 

Lake  &  Po.meroy,  Druggists,  Waterbury 85 

Lalley,  F.  E.,  &  Co.,  Wine  and  Liquor  Dealers,  Bridge- 
port     122 

Lancraft  Brothers,  Oyster  Dealers,  New  Haven 142 

Lang,  A.  W.,  Printer,   Hartford 69 

Lathrop,  R.  S.,  Manufacturer  of  Reeds,  Danielsonville.   189 

Learned,  B.  P.,  Insurance,  Norwich 182 

Leavens,  George,  Dry  Goods,  Danielsonville 189 

Leland  &  Meder,  Clothiers,  Danbury 95 

Lester  &  Wasley,  Envelope-making  Machines,  Norwich.  181 

Lewis,  J.  A.,  Photographer,  New  Britain 79 

Lewis,  Henry,  &  Co.,  Clothing,  Hats,  etc.,  Hartford..     63 
Lines,  The  H.  Wales,  Co.,  Masons,  Builders  and  Con- 
tractors, Meriden 153 

Linsley,  Root  &  Co.,  Hardware,  New  Haven 1417 

Loan  and  Guarantee  Co.  (The),  of  Connecticut,  Hartford     53 

Loewith,  S.,  &  Co.,  Real  Estate,  Bridgeport 124 

Loseno,  G.,  Harness,  etc..  New  London 171 

Lyon,  Irving  U.,  Contractor  and  Builder,  New  London.    170 

Mack,  A.  E.,  Harness  and  Saddles,  etc..  New  Haven.  139 
Malloy,  James  F.,  &  Co.,  Metal  Suspender  Trimmings, 

New  Haven 145 

Manning,    Bowman    &    Co.,    Granite    Iron   Ware  and 

Decorated  Agate  Ware,  Meriden   161 

Marsh,  W.  C,  Commission  Merchant,  Bridgeport 122 

Mayer,  Strouse  &  Co.,  Mfrs.  Corsets  and  Corset  Mate- 
rial, etc..  New  Haven 143 

McCord,  C.  W.,  Carpets,  Oil  Cloths,  etc.,  Bridgeport.  116 

McEnerney,  James,  Grocer,  Birmingham 125 

McGraw  &  Baldwin,  Grocers,  Danbury 93 

McLean,  A.  A.,  Carriage  Mfr.,  South  Norwalk loi 

Mechanics'  Savings  Bank,  Hartford 62 

Mechanics'  and  Farmers'  Savings  Bank,  Bridgeport...  n6 

Mechanics'  National  Bank,  New  Britain 79 

Meriden  Silver  Plate  Co.  (The) 157 

Meriden  House,  J.  N.  Brooks,  Prop.,  Meriden 161 

Meriden  Britannia  Co.  (The),  Mfrs.  of  Gold,  Silver  Plate 

and  Rogers  Bros.  Spoons,  Forks,  etc., 148  and  156 

Meriden  National  Bank  (The) 155 

Meriden  Bronze  Co.  (The) 160  and  162 

Middlebrook,  H.  B.,  Stoves,  Ranges,  etc.,  Bridgeport  117 

Middlesex  Banking  Co.,  Middletown 165 

Middletown  News  Co 165 

Miller,  J.  H.,  &  Co.,  Paints,  Oils,  etc.,  Waterbury 85 

Miller,    Edward,    &     Co.,     Mfrs.    of    the    Celebrated 

Rochester  Lamp,  etc.,  Meriden 155 

Miner,  James  H.,  Stationer,  New  Britain    78 

Mix,  F.  W.,  &  Co.,  Drugs,  New  Britain 78 

Molloy,  James  F.,  &  Co.,  Metal  Suspender  Trimmings, 

New  Haven 145 


Till 


GENERA 


NDEX. 


Moure,  George  VV.,  &  Co.,  Securities,  Hartford 71 

Mosher,  VV.  W.,  Druggist,   Meriden 161 

Moulton,  F.  J.,  Photographer,  Norwich 186 

Murray  &  Maber,  Plumbers  and   Sheet  Iron  Workers, 

New  London 174 

National  Exchange  Bank,  Hartforu 47 

National  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  Hartford 47 

National  Pohquioque  Bank  (The),  Danbury 92 

National  Tradesman's  Bank  (The),  New  Haven 13S 

National  Whaling  Bank,  New  London 17(1 

New  England  Brownstone  Co.  (The),  Cromwell 160 

New    Haven    Decorating   Co.    (The),    Wm.    McGrath, 

r      Prop.,  New  Haven 144 

/   New  Haven  Savings  Bank,  New  Haven 145 

New  Haven  Carpet  Cleaning  Works,  New  Haven 143 

New  Haven  Electric  Co.  (The).  New  Haven 140 

New  Haven  Steam  Saw  Mill  Co.,  Wholesale  Dealers  in 

Southern  Pine,  Cypress,  etc 146 

New  London  Candy  Kitchen  and  Ice  Cream  Parlors..  173 

New  York  Butter  Store,  Russell  Brothers,  New  Britain.  79 

Northrop,  G.  A.,  Livery,  Bridgeport 122 

Norton,   P.  B.,  Livery  and  Exchange  Stables,  Water- 
bury S7 

Norwalk  Fire  Insurance  Co.,  Norwalk 100 

Norwalk  Iron  Works,  South  Norwalk 102 

Norwich  Folded  Paper  Carpet  Lining  Co.  (The) 1S4 

Norwich  Paper  Box  Company 183 

Norwich  Pottery  and  Emery  Wheel  Works iSi 

Norwich  Savings  Society iSi 

Ortlepp,    F.,  &  Co.,   Furniture,  Carpets,  etc, ,   Bridge- 
port   iig 

Osborn,  E.  S.,  Hats,  Trunks,  etc..  New  Haven 141 

Osborne,  F.  M.,  Drugs  and  Chemicals,  New  Haven...  140 

Palmer,  Clarence    L.,    «&   Co.,  Beef,    Mutton,    etc., 

Hartford 64 

Palmer,  N.,  &  Co.,  Leather  Belting,  etc.,  Hartford 60 

Palmer  &  Sistare,  Meats,  etc..  New  London 171 

Park  City  Livery  and  Sale  Stables,  Bridgeport 116 

Park  City  Clothing  House,  Bridgeport 114 

Parker,  F.  A.,  Carriage  Wood  Worker,  New  London..  174 

Parker  Bros.,  Mfrs.  of  The  Parker  Gun.  Meriden 158 

Parker  Co.,   Charles  (The),  Hardware  and  Lamp  Mfrs., 

Meriden 159 

Parmelee  &  Tomlinson,  Undertakers,  Danbury 94 

Patrick,  R.  J.,  Hatter  and  Furnisher,  etc.,  Birmingham.  126 

Peck  &  Prouty,  Printers  and  Engravers,  Hartford 69 

Penfield  &  Dyson,  Paper  Hanging,  etc..  New  Britain..  77 

Perry,  E.  L.,  Painter  and  Decorator,  New  Haven 143 

Persse,  T.  B.,  Flour,  Feed,  Hay,  Hartford 68 

Phelan,  J.,  Painter,  Bridgeport 121 

Phelan,  J.  F.,  Teas  and  Coffees,  Waterbury 85 

Phoenix  Fire  Insurance  Co.  of  Hartford,  Conn.  (The)..  46 

Phoenix  Mutual  Life  Ins.  Co.  (The),  Hartford 50 

Phoenix  National  Bank  (The),  Hartford 55 

PilgardcS;  McNamara,  Meats,  Fish,  etc.,  Hartford 71 

Piatt  Mill  Co.  (The),  Flour,  Feed,  etc.,  Waterbury 85 

Podmore,  W.,  Furniture,  South  Norwalk 102 

Polke,  Frank,  Furniture,  Bedding,  etc.,  Bridgeport...  118 


Pond,  DeWitt  C,  Bookseller  and  Stationer,  Hartford.  ^5 

Poole,  J.  J.,  &  Co.,  Coal,  Hartford 63 

Porteous  &  Mitchell,  Dry  Goods,  Norwich 186 

Post,  O.  L.,  Carriage  Builder,  New  London 174 

Pratt,  C.  W.,  Ladies'  Furnishings,  Hartford 72 

Pratt   cS:    Whitney  Co.  (The),    Machinist's   Tools,  etc., 

Hartford 52 

Pritchard,  M.  L.,  Architect,  Bridgeport 123 

Purdy,  CM.,  Grocer,  Danbury 96 

Putnum  Furniture  Mfg.  Co.,  New  London 173 

I'yie  &  Tomlinson,  Teas  and  Coffees,  Bridgeport 112 

yuiNEii.Ai'G    Stork,    General   Merchandise,  Danielson- 

ville 1S8 

Rapelyk.  C.  a.,  Pharmacist,  Hartfurd 58 

Rasmussen,  R.  S. ,  Florist,  Waterbury 84 

Reed  Hotel,  J.  W.  Reed,  Prop.,  Middletown 165 

Reid,  John,    &   Co.,    Diamond  Watches,   etc.,    Bridge- 
port    119 

Reiss  &  Wholey,  Stoves,  Ranges,  etc..  Norwich 1S6 

Renz,  John,  Meats,  Vegetables,  etc.,  Bridgeport 121 

Reynolds,  E.  K.,  Crockery,  etc.,  Norwich 185 

Ring,  M.  B.,  Carriage  Mfr.,  Norwich 181 

Robinson  Lead  Co.,  Engineers,  Plumbers,  Gas  Fitters, 

Hartford 50 

Rockwell,  Fred.  C,  Packing  Boxes,  Hartford 65 

Rogers,   Wm.,    Mfg.   Co.    (The),  Silver-plated    Ware, 

Hartford 62 

Rogers  Bros.,  Grain,  Straw,  etc..  New  London 173 

Root  &  Childs,  Commission  Merchants,  Hartford 46 

Russell,  John  S.,  Groceries,  Provisions,  etc.,  Hartford  51 

Ryan  &  Fitzmaurice,  Boots  and  Shoes,  Waterbury 86 

Sawtelle,  a.  W.,  iS:  Co.,  Apothecaries,  Hartford 69 

Sawyer,  W.  A.,  Stables,  New  Haven 147 

Schall,  Ernst,  Jeweler,  Hartford 58 

Schreyer,    Geo.    V.,     Beef,    Pork,    Vegetables,    etc., 

Bridgeport 121 

Schwaner,  R.,  Grocer,  New  Haven 145 

Scofield,  Geo.  E.,  Stoves,  Ranges,  etc.,  Bridgeport....  121 
Scott,    W.    D.,    &    Co.,    Ladies'   and    Misses' Jackets, 

Waterbury 85 

Scoville,  A.  W.,  Architect  and  Builder,  Hartford 54 

Scranton,  S.  S.,  &  Co.,  Book  Publishers,  Hartford 65 

Second  National  Bank,  Norwich ; 182 

Security  Co.  (The),  Hartford 64 

Seidler  &  May,  Furniture,  Hartford 59 

Selleck,  Sylvester,  Plumbing,  etc.,  South  Norwalk 100 

Setchell's,  G.  C,  Carpet  Cleaning  Establishment,  Nor- 
wich   183 

Sevin,  N.  D.,  &  Sons,  Druggists,  Norwich . .  184 

Shaw,  James,  Meats,  New  Britain 79 

Shaw,  J.  B.,  Harness,  etc.,  Norwich 187 

Sheahan   &  Groark,  Plumbers,  Steam  and  Gas  Fitters, 

New  Haven 1 39 

Sheldon,    O..    Coffee   and    Groceries,     Produce,   New 

Britain 79 

Sherman,  F.  M.,  Carpenter  and  Builder,  New  London.  174 

Sherman,  R.  M.,  Engraver  and  Designer,  New  Haven.  144 

Sherwood,  S.  B.,  Contractor,  South  Norwalk loi 


GENERAL     INDEX. 


Simmons,  \Vm.  G.,  &  Co.,  Boots  and  Shoes,  Hartford.  64 

Simons  &  Fox.  Awnings,  Tents,  etc.,  Hartford 63 

Sisson,  T.,  &  Co.,  Wliolesale  Druggists,  Hartford. ...  48 

Smith,  C,  Marketman,  South    Norwalk 102 

Smith,  C.  L.,  Groceries,  Bridgeport 117 

Smith,  E.  R.,  Sign  Writer,  Bridgeport  118 

Smith,  E.  J.,  &  Co.,  Hosiery,  Hartford 72 

Smith,  F.  H.,  Meats,  etc..  New  London 174 

Smith,  R.  S.,  &  Son,  Furniture,  etc..  New  London. .  . .  172 

Smith  Brothers,  Boots  and  Shoes,  Danbury 93 

Smith,  Wm.  C,  Groceries,  Hartford  59 

Smith,  Wm.  C,  Groceries  and  Provisions,  Hartford...  67 

Smith,  W.  H.,  &  Co.,  Hardware,  Norwalk 102 

Snell  Business   College  (The),  Norwich iSo 

Snow,  N.  S.,  Fish,  Oysters,  and  Clams,  Waterbury...  85 

South  Norwalk  Steam  Laundry loi 

Southworth  and  Thrasher  Co.  (The),  Mfrs.  Druggists' 

Supplies,  New  Haven r44 

Specialty  Mfg.  Co.,  Brass  Workers,  Waterbury 84 

Spencer  &  Matthews,  Paints,  Oils,  etc..  New  Haven.  .  146 

Spencer  &  Pierpont,  Groceries,  Waterbury 84 

Spencer,   J.    E.,   Mfr.    of    Patent   Shell-bearing    Hand 

Lathes,  Bridgeport 122 

Springer,  A.  F.,  Jeweler,  Hartford 72 

Star  Clothing  Co.,  New  London 173 

Starr,  D.,  Sash,  Doors,  etc..  Danbury 96 

State  Savings  Bank,  Hartford 61 

Stearns'  Harness  Co.,  Willimantic 191 

Steele,  H.  W.,  &  Co.,  Central  Market,  Birmingham...  125 
Sternberg,  A.   C,  Fertilizers,  Agr.    Implements,  etc., 

Hartford    54 

Sterry,  A.  W.,  Sail  maker.  New  London 170 

Stewart,  J.  G.,  Printer,  Middletown 166 

Stillman,  C.  A.,  Western  Farm  Mortgages,  Hartford..  58 

Stirling,  Hugh,  Mattresses,  Bridgeport 121 

Stow,  D.,  Furniture,    South  Norwalk 100 

Street,  S.  H.,  &  Co.,  Food  Products,  New  Haven 144 

Stuart,  C.  T.,  Photographer,  Hartford 68 

Stumpf,  J.  N.,  Grocer,  Danbury 95 

Sullivan,  F.   E.,  Concrete  Walks,   Drives,  etc.,  Bridge- 
port    121 

Taylor  &  Co.,  Hardware,  Norwalk 102 

Taylor,  A.  F.,  &  Co.,  Paper  Hangings,  Waterbury. ...     87 

Terrill,  J.  M..  Stables,  Birmingham 125 

Teweles'  Paper  and  Fancy  Box  Mfry.,  Hartford 65 

Thompson,  S.  S.,  &  Co.,  Bakery,  New  Haven 146 

Tillinghast,  A.  H..  Groceries,  Hartferd 70 

Tobin,  R.  W.,  Cigars,  Tobacco,  etc.,  Norwich 187 

Tontine  Hotel.  J.  W.  Bradley,  Prop.,  New  Haven. . .  .   145 

Trout  Brook  Ice  and  Feed  Co.  (The),  Hartford 71 

Turner  House,  Danbury 94 

Tuthill,  J.  H.,  Stables,  Bridgeport 115 

Uncas  Novelty  Co.  (The),  Braided  Sash  Cord.  Rail- 
road Bell  Cords,  etc.,  Norwich 183 


Union  Pacific  Tea  Co. ,  New  Haven 139 

Union  Tea  Company,  New  Britain 79 

United  States  Hotel,  Hartford 58 

United  States  Bank  (The),  Hartford 49 

Valentine,  F.  S.,  Merchant  Tailor,  Birmingham 126 

Van  Vechtan,  O.  R.,  Machinist,  Norwich 179 

Vetter,  Louis  A.,  Plumber  and  Gas  Fitter,  New  Britain.     79 
Viets,  Carl  J.,  Bookseller  and  Stationer,  New  London.    171 

Volk  Hat  Co.  (The),  South  Norwalk lor 

Vorce,  A.  D.   Co.  (The),  Mirrors,    Frames,  etc.,  Hart- 
ford   60 

Walker,  Robert  &  Co.,  Paints,  Oils,  etc.,  Hartford..     f;6 
Wallace,  A.  W.,  &  Son,  Crackers,  Cakes,  and  Biscuit, 

Bridgeport 1 20 

Ward,  E.,  Meats,  Poultry,  etc.,  Bridgeport 118 

Warner  Pharmacy  (The),  Bridgeport 117 

Warner,  W.  H.,  Druggist,  Bridgeport 120 

Warnes,  W.  B.,  Pianos,  etc.,  Bridgeport 123 

Warren,  L.  M.,  &  Co.,   Butter,   Cheese,  etc.,    Bridge- 
port    118 

Waterbury  Dye  Works,  Waterbury 85 

Waterbury  Carriage  Co..  Waterbury 83 

Waterbury  Smelting  and  Refining  Co.,  Waterbury. ...     84 

Watterson,  Fred.,  Hats,  Caps,  etc..  New  Haven 147 

Wauregan  House,  Norwich 179 

Webster  &  Moore,  Fire  and  Marine  Ins.,  Hartford 60 

Weed  &  Clark,  Hardware,  etc..  New  Haven 140 

Welch,  D.  M.,  &  Son,  Groceries,  New  Britain 78 

Weller.  H.  &  A.,  &Co.,  Clothing,  Hartford 62 

Wheeler,  J.  E.,  Shoes,   Slippers,  Ties,  etc.,    Birming- 
ham     126 

White,  Alonzo,  Paper,  Blank  Books,  etc.,  Hartford...     66 
Whittemore,  W.  L.,  &  Sons,  Silver  ^Plate,  Needle,  and 

Brushes,  Hartford 71 

Wilco.x   &   Gibbs,    Sewing   Machine   Co.  (The),   New 

Haven 144 

Wilcox  &  White,  Organ  Co.,  Meriden 154 

Wilhelmy's  Bakery,  Birmingham 126 

Williams,  G.,  &  Son,  Bakers,  New  London 171 

Windisch,  G.,  Tailor,  Danbury , 95 

Winthrop  One  Price  Clothing  Co.  (The),  Meriden 160 

Winthrop  Hotel,  G.  H.  Bowker  &IC0.,  Props.,  Meriden.   160 
Wolcott,  J.,   &    Co.,   Painting,    Paper   Hanging,    New 

Haven 146 

Wood,  S.  H.,  Watches,  Diamonds,  etc..  New  Britain..     78 

Wood,  J.  A.,  Plumber,  etc.,  Bridgeport 114 

Wood's,  A.  F.,  Sons,  Druggists,  New  Haven 145 

Woodward,  W.  W.,  Druggist  and   Pharmacist,  Daniel- 

sonville 189 

Worthington,  E.  B.,  Paper  Dealer,  Norwich 1S4 

Wright,  O.  Scott,  Stoves,  etc.,  New  Haven 145 

Wright  Bros..  Truckmen,  etc.,  Birmingham 126 

ZuNDER,  M.,  &  Sons,  Liquors,  etc..  New  Haven 142 


conne;cticut  op  to-day. 

Its   Chief  Btisiness   Centres. 


A   BRIEF  RESUME  OF  THE   STATE. 


LTIIOUGH  there  is  an  abundance  of  romance  in  the  year-to-year  chronicles  of  this  grand  old  coiii- 
monwealth,  it  is  not  to  be  expected  in  a  work  of  this  kind,  necessarily  compact  and  brief  in  character, 
that  the  author  should  enter  into  a  detailed  and  particular  account  of  all  historical  and  legendary 
events  anterior  to  the  actual  settlement  of  the  territory  of  which  he  writes ;  consequently  much  that  is  of 
itself  interesting,  though  irrelative,  will  be  found  entirely  ignored  or  lightly  touched  upon,  the  seeker  for  mere 
literary  amusement  and  accounts  of  romantic  adventure  being  referred  to  former  historical  publications  to  be 
found  on  the  shelves  of  the  Historical  Society  and  the  public  libraries.  Connecticut  is  our  subject,  and  we 
shall  confine  ourselves  to  a  short  matter-of-fact  account  of  her  origin,  vicissitudes,  and  progress  to  the  present 
time,  with  casual  reference  to  individuals  and  occurrences  as  have  exerted  marked  influence  upon  her  growth  and 
well-being.  With  no  attempt,  therefore,  to  correct  anything  previously  written,  and  with  the  view  only  of 
compiling  into  useful  and  convenient  form,  and  to  the  profit  of  all  concerned,  much  data  scattered  about,  the 
subject-matter  is  entered  upon. 

EARLY  SETTLEMENT  TO   DATE  OF  CHARTER. 

It  was  in  1614  that  the  first  exploring  expedition  of  the  Connecticut  River  (from  whence  the  state  derives- 
her  name)  was  made,  under  command  of  Captain  Adrian  Block,  commander  of  an  Amsterdam  ship,  one  of  five 
vessels  sent  out  from  the  New  Netherlands.  It  appears  that  he,  having  entered  Long  Island  Sound  from  the 
eastward,  coasted  along  until  he  found  the  river,  up  which  he  sailed,  and  it  was  only  to  a  point  a  short  dis- 
tance above  the  present  site  of  Hartford  that  the  first  white  explorers  of  the  river  attained.  Block  Island,  near 
the  entrance  of  the  sound,  still  preserves  the  name  of  the  discoverer,  upon  whose  voyage,  most  glowingly 
reported  at  home,  the  Dutch  laid  their  claim  to  the  territory  now  known  as  Connecticut.  The  English  claim 
to  this  same  land  was  based  primarily  on  a  patent  granted  in  1631  to  Lord  Say  and  Seal,  Lord  Brooke,  Sir 
Richard  Saltonstall,  and  their  associates  by  Robert,  Earl  of  Warwick,  who  derived  his  title  from  the  patent  of 
New  England,  granted  by  James  I.  in  1630.  In  1633  the  rival  claimants  each  made  their  first  lodgments  on 
the  soil  of  the  state,  the  Dutch  building  a  fort  on  the  river  at  Hartford,  and  one  William  Holmes  of  Plymouth 
Colony,  a  house  at  Windsor,  some  seven  miles  north.     For  a  few  years  there  was  contention  between  the  two 


VI  CONNECTICUT     OF     TO-DAY. 

nationalities,  but  ere  long  the  Dutch  yielded,  sold  out  to  the  English,  and  retired.  In  1635  and  1636  Kev. 
Thomas  Hooker,  who  had  won  a  reputation  in  England  and  Holland  as  one  of  the  ablest  of  the  non-confonn- 
ing  clergy,  emigrated,  with  nearly  his  whole  congregation,  from  Cambridge,  Mass.,  where  he  had  been  settled, 
iind  founded  the  towns  of  Hartford,  Wethersfield,  and  Windsor.  It  is  a  satisfaction  to  record  that  Hartford, 
then  a  tract  of  six  square  miles,  was  honorably  purchased  of  the  Indian  tribes  who  inhabited  it.  In  1636  the 
first  general  court  was  held  at  Hartford.  In  1637  the  new  colony  found  itself  involved  in  war  with  the  power- 
ful Pequod  Indians — a  war  which  threatened  its  very  existence,  but  which  ended  in  1637  with  the  virtual 
extermination  of  the  tribe,  consequent  upon  two  crushing  defeats  inflicted  upon  them  by  colonial  troops  led  by 
•Captain  John  Mason.  New  Haven  was  settled  in  1638  from  Boston  by  English  settlers,  headed  by  Theophilus 
Eiton  and  Rev.  John  Davenport.  In  1639  the  people  of  the  state  adopted  their  first  constitution,  and  the  first 
governor  chosen  under  the  same  was  John  Haynes,  wlio  alternated  in  the  office  with  Edward  Hopkins  for  many 
years;  for  until  1659  it  was  not  the  custom  to  allow  a  governor  to  serve  two  consecutive  years,  although  in  the 
alternate  years  he  might  be,  and  generally  was,  elected  "  deputy  governor,"  an  office  equivalent  to  that  of  our 
modern  lieutenant  governor.  In  1643  Connecticut  joined  the  New  England  confederation — a  creation  in  the 
main  of  Haynes  and  Hooker,  for  the  purpose  of  combining  the  strength  of  the  colonies  against  Indian  wars  and 
Dutch  aggression.  In  1657  John  Winthrop  was  elected  governor  of  Connecticut,  a  position  to  which,  after 
the  year  1658,  he  was  annually  re-elected  until  his  death  in  1676.  Through  his  instrumentality  the  colony  of 
•Connecticut  received  its  charter  at  the  hands  of  King  Charles  II.,  Governor  Winthrop  journeying  to  England 
in  the  interests  of  the  colony.  This  charter  can  still  be  seen  in  the  office  of  the  secretary  of  state  at  Hartford, 
framed  with  wood  from  the  Charter  Oak.  Based  as  this  instrument  was  upon  the  colonial  constitution  of  1639, 
it  was  indeed  a  royal  gift,  and  proved  of  great  value  to  the  young  colony,  as  evidenced  by  the  many  subsequent 
:attempts  to  revoke  it  on  the  part  of  the  successors  of  Charles  II. 

THE   SUCCEEDING  TEN   DECADES. 

Upon  the  death  of  Governor  Winthrop  in  1675,  William  Luete,  who  had  served  a  term  of  six  years  as 
•governor  of  New  Haven  colony,  was  chosen  his  successor ;  Connecticut  thus  showing  that  the  union  with  New 
Haven  was  complete  and  cordial.  In  1683  Mayor  Robert  Treat  succeeded  to  the  gubernatorial  chair  on  the 
death  of  Governor  Leete.  In  1687,  during  the  administration  of  Governor  Treat,  came  the  usurpation  of  Sir 
Edmund  Andres,  who,  having  been  appointed  governor  of  New  England  by  James  II.,  assumed  sway  over  the 
•colonies  until  the  news  of  tlie  fall  of  his  royal  master  reached  America  in  1689.  In  1690,  and  again  in  1693, 
the  state  furnished  its  quota  of  troops  for  the  war  against  the  French  and  Indians.  In  1693  Governor  Fletclier 
of  the  New  York  colony  demanded  of  Connecticut  that  its  militia  be  put  under  his  order,  under  powers  con- 
ferred on  him  by  William  and  Mary.  The  assembly  and  the  people  declined  to  accede  to  this  demand,  and 
sent  Fitz-John  Winthrop,  son  of  the  late  governor,  to  England  to  remonstrate.  He  was  successful  in  procur- 
ing a  revocation  of  the  order,  and  was  rewarded  therefor  by  the  assembly  with  a  present  of  three  hundred 
pounds  sterling,  and  in  1697  was  chosen  governor.  In  1701  the  college  was  founded  at  Say  brook  that  was 
seventeen  years  later  removed  to  New  Haven,  and  christened  Yale  College,  in  honor  of  its  first  private  benefac- 
tor, Elihu  Y'^ale.  During  the  reign  of  Queen  Anne  (1702-14)  another  futile  attempt  was  made  in  England  to 
force  Connecticut  to  give  up  its  charter,  the  failure  of  which  was  due,  as  in  prior  cases,  to  the  cool-headed 
•obstinacy  of  the  colonists.  In  1707  Fitz-John  Winthrop  died  while  governor.  He  was  succeeded  by  Rev. 
Gordon  Saltonstall,  who  left  the  ministry  to  become  governor,  an  office  to  which  he  was  re-elected  seventeen 
years.  In  1708  the  "Say brook  riatform  "  was  adopted  by  the  clergy  of  the  state  assembled  in  council  at  the 
college  commencement.  This  furnished  a  uniform  standard  or  confession  of  faith  for  the  churches  of  the 
state,  and  a  guide  for  the  instruction  of  the  college,  which  was  then  designed  chiefly  for  the  education  of  young 
men  for  the  ministry.  As  all  the  churches  first  formed  were  Congregational,  the  platform  was  a  matter  of  such 
importance  that,  when  the  churches  had  ratified  it,  the  assembly  passed  a  vote  expressing  its  gratification 
thereat.  In  1724  Governor  Saltonstall  died,  and  was  succeeded  by  Joseph  Talcott,  who,  like  his  predecessor, 
was  elected  every  year  until  his  death  in  1741.  In  1750  the  towns  of  Enfield,  Suffield,  Woodstock,  and  Somers, 
which  since  11^  had  been  governed  by  Massachusetts,  were  returned  to  Connecticut.  In  1751  General  Roger 
Walcott,  who  had  won  his  rank  in  the  French  war,  became  governor.  In  1756  Connecticut  furnished  2000 
jnen  for  operations  against  Canada  in  the  English  war  against  the  French,  and  5000  more  after  the  disaster  at 

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ITS     CHIEF     BUSINESS     CENTRES.  Ki 

Fort  William  IIoiht.  It  was  in  this  war  thai  Israel  Putnam  and  Benedict  Arnold  won  their  first  laurels  as 
Connecticut  soldiers.  In  1763  a  small  band  of  ("onnecticut  emigrants  settled  the  beautiful  Wyoming  Valley 
in  Pennsylvania,  a  section  of  country  over  which  Connecticut  claimed  jurisdiction  under  its  original  patents — a 
claim  disputed,  however,  by  Pennsylvania.  The  settlers  suffered  much  annoyance  from  the  disputed  proprie- 
torship, but  maintained  their  position  in  the  valley,  although  in  1778,  during  the  Revolution,  a  band  of  400 
British  and  700  Indians  overran  the  valley,  the  latter  putting  to  torture  so  many  of  its  inhabitants  that  the 
"Massacre  of  W\oming"  has  passed  into  history  and  legend  as  an  example  of  barbaric  cruelty.  The  title  of 
the  land  was  finally  awarded  IVnnsylvania,  to  whose  government  the  Connecticut  eolonists  then  submitted. 

IMPORTANT  EVENTS  THAT  PRECEDED  THE    REVOLUTION. 

When  in  1705  the  "Stamp  Act"  went  into  force,  all  Connecticut  was  ablaze  with  iiidiguation,  and  Jared 
IngersoU,  of  New  Haven,  the  st«mp-master  appointed  by  the  crown,  was  forced  to  resign  the  post,  in  peril  of 
his  life,  by  a  body  of  some  five  hundred  farmers,  all  bearing  staves,  who  overhauled  him  in  the  streets  of  old 
Wethcrsfield,  as  he  was  on  his  way  to  Hartford  to  put  himself  in  communication  with  Governor  Fitch  (himself 
of  Tory  proclivities)  ;ind  the  assembly.  The  clergy  of  the  state,  headed  by  that  earnest  patriot,  Rev.  Stephen 
Johnson  of  Lyme,  were  ai-tive  in  inciting  tbe  people  to  opposition ;  and  when  in  October  Governor  Fitcb, 
despite  the  earnest  remonstrance  of  two  thirds  of  his  council,  took  tbe  oatb  to  enforce  the  stamp  act,  eleven 
councillors,  among  whom  were  two  of  his  successors  in  the  executive  chair — Jonathan  Trumbull  and  Matthew 
Griswold — left  tlie  room  rather  than  witness  the  humiliating  spectacle.  The  assembly  and  people  endorsed  this 
protest,  and  in  the  ensuing  election  in  1766  replaced  Fitch,  the  Tory,  with  William  Pitkin,  the  patriot,  with 
Trumbull  as  deputy-governor.  In  1760  Jonathan  Trumliull,  who  was  the  famed  "Brother  Jonathan"  of  the 
Revolution,  was  promoted  to  be  governor,  a  post  to  which  he  was  annually  re-elected  till  1784,  when,  at  the 
age  of  seventy-three,  he  refused  further  service,  after  having  held  one  public  office  and  another  in  the  state  for 
fifty-one  years.  The  friend  and  councillor  of  Washington,  who  bestowed  on  him  that  name,  "  Brother  Jona- 
than," that  has  since  come  to  be  applied  to  the  United  States  as  a  nation,  the  honor  of  being  the  great  war 
governor  of  the  Revolution,  belongs  to  Trumbull,  as  did  a  similar  honor  to  his  townsman,  Wm.  A.  Buckingham, 
in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion.  In  1774  Connecticut  prepared  for  hostilities,  ordering  New  London  fortified,  and 
thg  towns  to  lay  in  ammunition. 

CONNECTICUT  IN  THE  WAR  FOR  INDEPENDENCE. 

In  177  5  the  assembly  commissioned  Daniel  Wooster  a  major-general,  and  Israel  Putnam  a  brigadier- 
With  the  first  news  of  Lexington,  Putnam  rode  post-haste  to  Cambridge,  whither  he  had  ordered  his  troops  to- 
join  him.  From  all  over  Connecticut  volunteers  were  pushing  for  the  seat  of  war,  where  the  assembly  voted  to 
raise  six  regiments  of  1,000  each.  The  total  number  of  men  raised  bj'  the  state  during  the  whole  war  was 
31,959  out  of  a  population  of  238,141,  a  larger  number  than  were  enlisted  in  any  other  state  outside  of  Massa- 
chusetts, although  Connecticut  was  but  seventh  in  j)opulation  of  the  Old  Thirteen.  At  Bunker  Hill  General 
Putnam  was  certainly  present,  and  useful,  however  the  question  of  who  held  command  may  be  settled.  At  the 
disastrous  repulse  of  the  Revolutionary  troops  at  Quebec,  Arnold,  who  had  been  in  service  from  the  outbreak 
of  the  war,  was  in  command  with  Montgomery,  and  had  his  leg  shattered.  In  June,  1776,  the  assembly  in- 
structed its  representatives  in  Congress  to  "give  their  assent  to  a  Declaration  of  Independence."  The  Connec- 
ticut signers  of  the  great  document  of  July  4,  1776,  were  Roger  Sherman,  Samuel  Huntington,  William 
Williams,  and  Oliver  Walcott,  two  of  whom,  Huntington  and  Walcott,  were  afterwards  governors  of  the  state. 
In  August,  1776,  Putnam  commanded  the  Americans  in  the  battle  of  Long  Island,  a  defeat  for  which  the  latest 
and  most  careful  writers  on  the  subject  acquit  him  of  the  responsibility.  In  April,  1777,  Governor  Tryon^ 
Tory  governor  of  New  York,  raided  mto  Connectictit,  burned  a  portion  of  Danbury,  and,  wlien  his  troop^  were 
attacked  on  their  retreat  by  General  Wooster  with  a  small  force,  repulsed  their  assaults.  General  Wooster  being 
shot  and  killed  May  21st.  Colonel  Meigs,  with  200  men,  retaliated  for  Tryon's  visit  by  a  raid  in  boats  from 
New  Haven  to  Sag  Harbor,  Long  Island,  where  they  burned  thirteen  British  vessels,  captured  ninety  persons,. 
and  returned  scathless.  This  year  Arnold  was  made  major-general,  and  did  splendid  ser\'ice  at  the  battle  of 
Saratoga.  In  February,  1779,  Tryon  made  another  raid  over  the  border.  Putnam  tried  to  stop  him  at  Green- 
wich with  a  few  old  field-pieces  and  sixty  men,  but  seeing  that  his  position  could  be  easily  flanked,  galloped 
off  to  Stamford  for  reinforcements,  taking  the  famous  ride  down  the  rugged  hill  of  Uorseneck.     July  15,  1779. 


14  CONNECTICUT     OF     TO-DAY. 

a  British  fleet  landed  three  thousand  troops  at  the  entrance  of  New  Haven  Harbor,  who,  after  a  stern  resistance 
from  the  few  patriots  that  could  hastij)-  be  gathered,  burned  a  number  of  stores  and  private  houses.  In  1780 
Benedict  Arnold  turned  traitor  to  his  countrv,  and  in  September,  1781,  appeared  off  New  London  with  a 
British  fleet  of  twenty-four  ships.  Capturing  the  city  and  Fort  Trumbull  on  the  6th  of  September  with  little 
difSculty,  a  portion  of  his  force  attacked  Fort  Griswold,  on  the  Groton  bank  of  the  Thames  river,  which  was 
most  bravely  defended  by  Colonel  Ledyard  and  the  Americans  under  his  command.  Overpowered  at  last  by 
the  greatly  superior  number  of  the  enemy  who  were  pouring  Into  the  fort,  Ledyard  surrendered,  but  was 
brutally  murdered  with  his  own  sword  by  the  British  officer  to  whom  he  gave  it  up.  Eighty-five  Americans 
were  killed  in  the  assault,  whose  bravery  is  commemorated  by  a  handsome  granite  monument  one  hundred  and 
twenty-seven  feet  high,  which  was  erected  close  by  the  fort  in  1830.  In  New  London  sixty-five  dwellings  and 
eighty  other  buildings  were  destroyed  by  fire,  and  damage  done  to  the  extent  of  -^500,000.  This  was  the  last 
act  of  the  Revolution  on  Connecticut  soil,  and  the  state  eagerly  welcomed  the  honorable  peace  and  indepen- 
dence that  followed  the  surrender  of  Cornwallis  in  October,  1781. 

INCIDENTS  OF  HISTORY  DURING  THE  PRESENT  CENTURY. 
The  century  closed  with  Connecticut  on  the  highway  to  greater  commercial  importance,  and  rapid  increase 
of  population.  From  Barber's  historical  collections  of  Connecticut  we  trace  the  principal  events  of  the  state  to 
the  present  time.  The  news  of  the  declaration  of  war  against  England  in  1812  was  received  by  the  natives  of 
Connecticut  with  indignation.  Her  influential  men  had  opposed  the  embargo  laid  upon  commerce  with  Eng- 
land, and  they  pronounced  tlie  war  a  serious  mistake.  December  14th,  1814,  the  New  England  discontent 
with  the  war  came  to  a  focus  in  the  "  Hartford  Convention,"  whereat  twenty-six  delegates,  appointed  by  the 
New  England  legislatures,  assembled  together.  After  a  session  of  twenty  days  the  convention  adjourned,  hav- 
ing adopted  a  report  making  a  respectful  protest  against  certain  acts  of  Congress  in  originating  and  carrying  on 
the  war.  This  protest  was  adopted  by  the  legislatures  of  Connecticut  and  Massachusetts,  but  was  rendered 
useless  by  the  conclusion  of  peace,  February  17,  1815.  The  return  of  peace  not  only  put  an  end  to  dissatisfac- 
tion with  the  war,  but  in  a  short  time  to  the  old  Federal  party  that  bad  held  continuous  sway  in  the  state;  and 
in  1817  Oliver  Wolcott,  second  son  of  the  last  Governor  "Walcott,  was  elected  governor  by  a  combination  of 
the  opposition  elements.  In  1818  the  same  combination  elected  a  legislature  in  favor  of  a  constitutional  con- 
vention, which  was  speedily  called,  met  in  August,  and  formed  a  constitution,  which  was  ratified  by  the  people 
in  October.  Under  this  constitution,  with  but  few  amendments,  the  state  is  still  governed.  In  1824  Trinity 
College  was  started  at  Hartford  under  control  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church.  In  1872  the  college  grounds 
were  sold  to  the  state  for  $600,000,  as  a  site  for  the  new  capital  building,  and  a  new  location,  a  mile  south, 
purchased  for  the  college,  where  fine  buildings  of  Portland  freestone  have  been  erected  for  its  use.  In  1831 
Wesleyan  University,  the  oldest  and  best  known  American  college  under  control  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal 
Churcli,  was  organized  at  Middletown.  In  1847  Connecticut  furnished  a  company  for  the  New  England  regi- 
ment in  the  Mexican  War,  a  regiment  of  which  Thos.  H.  Seymour,  of  Hartford,  returned  as  colonel.  He  was 
subsequently  governor  of  the  state  from  1850  to  1854. 

CONNECTICUT'S  CIVIL  WAR  RECORD. 
The  opening  of  the  Civil  War  in  1861  found  Connecticut  in  a  state  of  patriotic  ferment,  which  was 
fanned  to  a  livid  heat  by  the  devoted  patriotism  and  energy  of  the  then  presiding  governor  of  the  state, 
William  A.  Buckingham,  of  Norwich,  who,  like  his  great  prototype,  Trumbull,  was  a  native  of  Lebanon. 
Nay !  it  has  been  aptly  remarked  that  Buckingham  stood  in  the  same  relation  to  President  Lincoln  at  this 
crisis  as  did  Trumbull  to  the  "Father  of  his  country  "  in  the  struggle  of  '76.  Certain  it  is  that  to  Governor 
Buckingham's  efforts  is  due  the  fact  that  Connecticut  was  among  the  first  of  the  Federal  States  to  get  her  troops 
to  the  front.  The  total  number  of  men  credited  to  the  state  during  the  whole  war  was  54,882,  and  comprised 
twenty-eight  regiments  of  infantry  (two  colored),  two  of  heavy  artillery,  a  regiment  and  squadron  of  cavalry, 
and  three  light  batteries.  These  were  so  distributed  among  the  dififerent  Union  armies  that  there  was  hardly  a 
battle  of  moment  during  the  war  in  which  Connecticut  troops  were  not  creditably  engaged.  In  1865  the 
rejoicings  over  the  emancipation  proclamation  and  the  end  of  the  war  were  sharply  turned  to  mourning  by  the 
news  of  the  assassination  of  the  beloved  President  Lincoln,  and  Connecticut,  in  common  with  the  other  states  of 
the  north,  gave  solid  expression  to  the  universal  feeling  of  grief.  The  events  since  the  war  period  are  fresh  in 
tlie  memory  of  most  citizens.     The  years  comprising  the  interval  iiave  been  those  in  which  the  state  as  it  is 


ITS     CHIEF     BUSINESS    CENTRES.  15 

to-day  has  been  built  up  in  full  view  of  those  now  living.  Railroads  have  expanded,  the  various  cities  and 
towns  have  extended  their  limits,  the  waste  places  have  been  turned  into  busy  workshops  and  beautiful  homes, 
the  telephone,  the  electric  light,  and  a  vast  number  of  conveniences  unknown  to  former  days  have  been  added, 
and  the  population  of  the  state  has  Increased  (according  to  the  estimate  furnished  by  the  secretary  of  State 
Board  of  Health  (from  623,700  in  1880  to  some  750,000  during  the  current  year. 

TERRITORIAL  AREA,  TOPOGRAPHY,   MINERALOGICAL  ADVANTAGES. 

Connecticut  has  an  area  of  4,750  square  miles.  It  is  bounded  on  the  east  by  Rhode  Island,  north  by 
Massachusetts,  west  by  New  York,  south  by  Long  Island  Sound.  Its  climate  is  changeable  but  healthful;  its 
soil,  especially  in  the  valley  of  the  Connecticut  river^  good,  but  as  a  whole  best  adapted  for  grass  growing.  Its 
woods  are  abundant  and  valuable,  while  its  fruits  are  excellent  and  plentiful.  Tobacco  is  extensively  raised, 
especially  in  Hartford  county,  along  the  Connecticut  river,  and  has  in  years  past  been  a  most  profitable  crop, 
though  at  the  low  prices  which  have  prevailed  for  the  past  fifteen  years  or  more,  it  has  been  much  less  so  than 
of  old.  The  mineral  resources  of  the  state  are  varied  and  extensive,  the  most  valuable  quarries  being  those  of 
red  sandstone  or  freestone — found  in  abundance  at  Portland  on  the  Connecticut ;  at  Canaan  is  found  the  white 
marble  of  which  the  handsome  State  House  is  built;  at  Bolton,  a  micaceous  slate,  useful  for  flagging;  while  at 
Salisbury  and  Kent  iron  ore  is  found  in  such  abundance,  that  iron  production  has  become  the  chief  interest  of 
that  section  of  the  state.  Granite  and  limestone  are  also  abundant  in  various  sections,  and  of  excellent 
quality;  while  cobalt,  feldspar,  and  copper  are  found  in  lesser  quantity,  with  clay  in  abundance  for  bricks. 

MANUFACTURING  ADVANTAGES. 
To  dwell  upon  the  manufacturing  advantages  of  Connecticut,  when  the  reputation  of  her  manufactured 
products  is  world-wide,  is  "like  carrying  coal  to  Newcastle."  In  a  volume,  however,  where  the  progress  of  the 
community  is  the  subject-matter  of  its  pages,  and  that  progress  is  the  result  of  manufacturing  advantages,  we 
have  added  in  our  survey  of  the  leading  cities  and  towns  of  the  commonwealth  an  exhibit  of  the  scope  and 
streno-th  they  individually  control,  to  the  end  of  presenting  the  ability  of  each  city  in  the  trade  contests  of  the 
nations  to  retain  the  progressive  character  of  the  state.  In  its  commercial  sense,  an  advantage  is  some  quality, 
positive  strength,  or  other  inherent  power,  held  in  superiority  by  one  community  over  another.  With  Connec- 
ticut this  is  all  summed  up  in  the  one  word — concentration ;  for  it  seems  as  if  nature  had  gathered  all  manu- 
facturing facilities  and  hurled  them  in  one  mass  into  position  there — in  its  vicinity  being  all  the  requisites  for 
permanent  domination.  To  compete  successfully  with  Connecticut  other  states  must  have  the  same  aggregate 
of  advantages.  As  an  individual,  with  all  his  limits  fully  developed,  mind  trained,  brain  healthy,  physical  and 
perfect  muscular  development,  is  to  one  where  one  or  more  limbs  are  wanting,  education  deficient,  and  limited 
powers  of  mind,  so  Connecticut  in  the  contest  for  manufacturing  supremacy  stands  to-day  in  comparison  with 
any  other  territory  of  like  area.  There  is  nothing  wanting  to  give  her  the  victor's  wreath  if  her  people  so  will, 
and  a  progress  to  which  her  past  is  but  an  "  unconsidered  trifle." 

NAMES    NOT    BORN  TO    DIE. 

The  social,  professional,  religious,  and  literary  life  of  Connecticut  has  always  been  high  advanced ;  and 
many  illustrious  names  adorn  her  history  as  contributors  to  the  various  spheres  of  knowledge  and  activity  in  all 
our  busy  American. development.  It  may  be  recalled  with  pride  by  the  dweller  in  the  "  Laud  of  Steady  Habits" 
that  his  state  has  furnished  such  poets  as  Trumbull,  Percival,  Brainard,  Halleck,  and  Stedman  ;  such  philolo- 
gists as  Noah  Webster  and  J.  Hammond  Trumbull ;  such  theologians  as  Horace  Bushnell,  Leonard  Bacon,  and 
Noah  Porter ;  such  antiquarian  students  and  historians  as  C.  J.  Iloadley  ;  such  writers  on  educational  topics  as 
Henry  Barnard;  such  political  economists  as  Theodore  Woolsey^  D.  A.  Wells,  and  W.  G.  Sumner;  such 
writers  of  fiction  and  cssavists  as  Harriet  Beecher  Stowe,  Charles  Dudley  Warner,  Donald  G.  Mitchell,  Samuel 
L.  Clemens  ("Mark  Twain")  and  many  others;  and  in  science  the  elder  Silliman,  Charles  King,  and  many 
more.  In  legal  circles  such  names  as  Ellsworth,  Waite,  Gould,  Goddard,  Storrs,  Seymour,  Waldo,  and  many 
others  have  been  famous,  while  at  the  bar  a  very  long  array  of  talent  might  be  named.  Of  orators  there  is  also 
a  long  array,  including  such  names  as  Sherman,  Griswold,  Baldwin,  Deming,  Stewart,  Harrison,  and  Hubbard. 
In  art.  Colonel  John  Trumbull  of  Connecticut  was  the  finest  painter  of  the  Revolutionary  era,  not  to  dwell  upon 
contemporaneous  names  in  the  firmament  of  science,  literature,  and  art. 


16  CONNECTICUT     OF     TO-DAY. 

CONNECTICUT  TO-DAY— A   LEAF   FROM   THE   COMPTROLLER'S   BUDGET. 

A  fair  criterion  of  Connecticut's  financial  status,  and  to  what  extent  her  various  departments  are  provided 
for,  raay  be  gleaned  by  a  glance  at  the  following  excerpt  from  the  biennial  report  of  Comptroller  John  B.  Wright, 
showing  the  receipts  from  all  sources  for  the  civil  list  during  the  two  fiscal  years  ended  June  30,  1890.  We 
quote  from  the  statement  for  the  past  tvvelve  months.  "The  payments  from  June  30,  1889,  to  the  1st  of  July, 
1890,  were:  Sessions  of  the  General  Assembly,  $5,182.19  salaries,  and  Expenses  in  Executive  Ofiices, 
$27,507.42;  Judicial  Expenses,  $301,329.38 ;  Board  of  Prisoners  in  County  Jails,  $84,568.97  ;  State  Capital 
and  Grounds,  $34,898.09;  Contingent  Expenses,  $292,797.47;  State  Board  of  Education,  $16,456.07; 
State  Normal  Schools,  $34,780.23;  Common  Schools,  $245,181.85;  State  Library,  $3,600.92;  State 
Prison,  $48,285.51;  State  Reform  School,  $62,543.09;  Connecticut  Industrial  School,  $35,815.16;  State 
Paupers,  $5,539.47  ;  Humane  Institutions,  $157,637.65  ;  Sick  and  Wounded  Soldiers,  $136,086.66  ;  Deceased 
Soldiers,  $7,611;  Agricultural  Affairs,  $43,703.23;  National  Guard,  $108,536.10;  Governor's  Guard, 
$5,847.56;  Printing  and  Circulating  Public  Documents,  $53,651.08;  Soldier's  Children,  $4,310.03;  Fish 
Commissioners,  $2,795.03 ;  Shellfish  Commissioners,  $14,378 ;  State  Board  of  Health,  $7,000 ;  Railroad  Com- 
missioners, $11,498.91  ;  Bank  Commissioner.s,  $5,181.82;  Insurance  Commissioners,  $1,844.10;  State  Board  of 
Charities,  $2,290.41;  Taxes  Refunded,  $255.50;  Pharmacy  Commissioners,  $1,069.97 ;  Special  Commissions, 
$23,076.80  ;  Bureau  of  Labor  Statistics,  $9,679.10;  Inspector  of  Factories,  $2,489.71  ;  School  Fund  Commis- 
sioner, $14,96(i.63.  Total,  $1,567,965.92."  .  .  .  The  receipts  for  the  last  fiscal  year  were  $2,768,565.58;  from 
forfeited  bonds,  $22,636.56  ;  from  Avails  of  Court,  $372.95.  Total,  $2,791,575.09.  Balance  of  account  to 
July  1,  1890,  $897,674.26. 

********* 

With  such  a  fiscal  showing  Connecticut  may  justly  claim  an  elevated  rank  among  the  slates  of  the  Union 
in  such  direction.  Again,  she  is  one  of  the  mother  states  of  New  England,  and  if  Massachusetts  may  lay  claim 
to  being  the  birthplace  of  American  freedom,  surely  Connecticut  raay  be  designated  its  cradle.  In  every  sec- 
tion of  her  territory  one  sees  smiling  and  prosperous  cities,  townships,  and  villages,  and  to  a  marked  extent  the 
appearance  of  public  and  private  happiness.  To  whatever  cause  blind  (politicians  may  ascribe  this,  it  may 
rightly  be  attributed  to  the  fact  that  is  indeed  because  "the  pilgrim  spirit  has  not  fled." 


l^im^ 


ml^TOl^    rank,  amo.g  the 

1^        most  di^tinojuisbed  and  progressive  cities 
on  the  American  Continent.     It  has  an 
honored  past,  a  prosperous  present,  and 
"  '  a  bright  and  encouraging  future.     It  h 

distinguished  as  the  cradle  of  Republicanism — of  the  policy  of  "  the  government  of  the  people,  by  the  people, 
for  the  people  " ;  and  as  a  seat  of  important  manufactures,  the  home  of  the  largest  and  most  substantial  of 
American  insurance  corporations,  and  as  a  delightful  and  healthful  place  of  residence  it  has  become  known  to 
ail  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

The  founders  of  the  city  were  men  who  in  the  early  years  of  the  seventeenth  century  were  in  quest  of 
liberty,  civil  and  religious.  They  formed  part  of  a  band  who  left  England  for  Holland  because  of  the  religious 
restraints  put  upon  them  ;  but  eleven  years'  residence  among  the  Dutch  failed  to  satisfy  their  hopes  of  gaining 
there  the  religious  and  civil  liberties  they  were  in  want  of.  Accordingly,  they  returned  to  England  and  thence 
set  sail  for  the  New  World  in  the  historic  Mayflower,  on  September  6,  1620.  They  reached  Cape  Cod  on 
November  9th  following.  They  anchored  in  the  roadstead  of  the  present  Provincetown,  and  finding  they  were 
outside  the  limits  of  the  grants  made  to  other  English  settlers  by  the  English  sovereign,  and  also  that  they  had 
no  right  to  the  soil  and  were  destitute  of  the  powers  of  government,  they  entered  into  a  voluntary  contract  as 
follows: 

"  We  do,  by  these  presents,  solemnly  and  mutually,  in  the  presence  of  God  and  one  another,  covenant 
and  bind  ourselves  together  into  a  civil  body  politic,  for  our  better  ordering  and  preservation  and  furtherance 
of  the  end  aforesaid,  and  by  virtue  hereof  to  enact,  constitute,  and  frame 
such  just  and  equal  laws,  ordinances,  acts,  constitutions,  and  offices  from 
time  to  time,  as  shall  be  thought  to  be  most  meet  and  convenient  for  the 
general  good  of  the  colony,  unto  which  we  promise  all  due  submission 
and  obedience." 

Herein  was  the  germ  of  the  American  Constitution  that  was  subse- 
quently brought  into  active  life  and  operation  a  few  years  later  in  the 
present  city  of  Hartford.  The  little  band  at  Provincetown  numbered,  all 
told,  one  hundred  and  one  men,  women,  and  children.  Having  made 
their  civil  contract  with  each  other  in  the  above  form,  they  proceeded 
to  examine  the  coast,  and  at  length  decided  to  settle  at  Plymouth,  where 
they  arrived   December  1 1,  10'20.      Without   expatiating   upon   the  story 


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of  the  landing  of  the  Pilgrim  Fathers  and  the  hardships  they  had  to  undergo, — facts  which  are  so  well  known  to 
every  school-boy, — it  may  be  mentioned  that  before  these  self-same  Pilgrims  left  England  they  formed  a  con- 
tract with  merchants  there  to  carry  on  their  commerce  in  common  for  a  period  of  seven  years.  This  they 
faithfully  carried  out,  and  at  the  end  of  the  seven  years  the  property  belonging  to  the  little  colony  was  divided 
among  the  survivors. 

The  government  of  the  little  colony  was  administered  by  a  governor  chosen  annually  by  the  people  and 
seven  persons  who  were  called  "  assistants,"  and  who  were  elected  in  the  same  manner.  In  1639  a  House  of 
Representatives  was  established.  In  after  years  the  political  afiairs  of  Plymouth  colony  became  connected 
with  those  of  other  colonies,  especially  with  those  of  the  Massachusetts  colony,  with  which  it  became  incor- 
porated in  1792.  Because  of  what  is  to  follow,  some  marked  diflferences  between  the  governments  of  the  New 
England  colonies  and  those  of  other  colonies  in  America  may  here  be  noticed.  The  colonies  in  New  England  had 
charter  governments,  while  the  other  colonies  were  either  royal  or  proprietary.  In  New  England  the  government 
and  ownership  were  in  the  colonists  themselves.  In  the  other  colonies  government  and  ownership  were  in  the 
crown  or  proprietors,  or  else  the  government  was  vested  in  one  and  the  property  in  the  other.  The  Puritans  were, 
as  is  well  known,ever  ready  advocates  and  combatants  for  civil  and  religious  liberty,  as  well  as  for  the  rights  of  edu- 
cation for  every  child ;  and  these  were  the  men  who,  while  the  British  Parliament  was  debating  the  king's  right 
to  give  certain  privileges  he  had  in  patents  for  the  settlement  of  American  colonies,  landed  and  made  the  iirst 
permanent  settlement  without  any  charter  at  all.  The  pioneer  Puritans  were  joined  by  others  from  England, 
until,  in  1630,  they  numbered  about  three  hundred.     Ten  years  after  their  arrival  at  Plymouth  the  companv 

in  England  which  held  the  king's  patent  granted  to 
the  Plymouth  settlers  a  title  to  the  land  they  occupied. 
While  the  Plymouth  colony  was  increasing  in  numbers, 
the  Massachusetts  colony  was  enlarging  also,  and  it  was 
from  the  latter  colony  that 

THE  PIONEER  SETTLERS  OF  HARTFORD 

came,  and  like  that  of  most  other  places,  the  history 
of  the  civil  life  of  Connecticut's  capital  is  also  that  of 
its  religious  efEort.  The  founders  of  Hartford  came 
from  Newtown  (now  Cambridge),  Mass.,  in  1635,  and 
included  nearly  one  liundred  men,  women,  and  children. 
In  honor  of  the  town  they  came  from  they  called  the 
place  Newtown,  and  among  their  leaders  were  two 
clergymen,  the  Revs.  Dr.  Thomas  Hooker  and  Sanmel 
Stone.  Most  of  the  early  settlers  were  originally  from 
Essex,  England.  Dr.  Hooker  had  previously  been  a 
noted  preacher  in  the  Established  Church  of  England, 
and  was  the  statesman  of  the  little  colony,  who  founded 
here  a  church  without  a  bishop  and  a  state  without  a 
kino;.  The  colonists  had  been  refused  by  the  general 
court  of  Massachusetts  permission  to  migrate  to  Hart- 
ford, but  they  came  just  the  same,  with  their  cattle, 
household  sjoods,  wagons,  and  farming  utensils  and  tools. 
When  they  aiTived  they  found  a  few  white  men  and 
the  Indian  possessors  on  the  ground,  and  they  purchased 
from  the  Red  Men  an  area  of  thirty  or  forty  square 
miles.  The  few  white  men  on  the  ground  were  ad- 
mitted to  the  privileges  of  the  purchase.  But  this 
transaction  with  the  local  tribe  of  Indians  did  not  please  the  Pequot  Indians  from  the  neighborhood  of  New 
York,  who  claimed  to  be  the  lords  of  the  soil  by  right  of  conquest  over  the  local  tribe.  The  Pequots  at  once 
proceeded  to  make  matters  uncomfortable  for  the  settlers,  whom  they  attacked  with  torch  and  tomahawk,  but 
the  colonists  mustered  a  force  of  ninety  men,  and  under  the  command  of  John  Mason  they  put  the  Pequots  to 
everlasting  silence  and  secured  permanent  peace. 


Memorial    Areh. 


HARTFORD. 


35 


Then  the  settlers  began  to  rear  their  log  cabins  and  form  the  groundwork  for  the  upbuilding  of  the  hand- 
some and  progressive  city  of  to-dav.  The  Indians  had  called  the  place  "  Suckidug,"  which  is  said  to  have 
meant  "  Black  Earth,"  and  had  allusion  to  the  rich  meadows  pn  the  banks  of  the  river.  The  settlers,  on  Feb- 
ruary 21.  1637,  resolved  to  change  the   name  from  Newtown   to  Hartford,  and  this  out  of  compliment  to   the 

Rev.  Samuel  Stone,  who  was  a  native  of  Hartford  (now 
Hertford),  Hertfordshire,  England.  The  community  was 
11  religious  one,  if  anything,  and  the  first  place  of  wor- 
ship, built  in  1638,  stood  near  the  present  southeastern 


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HARTFORD, 


L„ 


corner  of  City  Hall  Square,     It  was  in  this  church,  on  May  :n.  1638,  that  Dr.  Hooker  denounced  the  "divine 
right  of  kings  to  rule  the  people,"  and  gave 

THE    KEY-NOTE   TO   ALL    REPUBLICAN    GOVERNMENTS 
by  declaring  that  "the  choice  of  public  magistrates  belongs  to  the  people  by  God's  own  allowance;  that  they 


HARTFORD. 


37 


have  the  power  to  appoint  otKoers  and  magistrates  ;  that  it  i*  in  their  power  also  to  set  the  bounds  and  limita- 
tions of  the  time,  power,  and  place  to  which  they  call  them." 

Ilcre  the  first  public  and  original  municipality  was  the  town  organization,  wielding  all  political  power 
before  anj-  kingly  authority,  demonstrating  that,  bj-  the  town  meeting,  the  home  parliament  of  the  citizen,  their 
equal  rights  and  liberties,  were  obtained  and  successfully  and  ably  maintained  for  over  two  hundred  years. 

In  1638  Roger  Ludlow,  John  Havnes,  Henry  Wolcott,  Edward  Hopkins,  and  Thomas  Hooker  began 
forming  a  written  constitution,  which  was  finished  in  1639,  and  was  the  first  ever  formed  in  America,  embody- 
ing all  the  main  points  of  our  subsequent  constitutions,  and  also  of  the  Federal  Constitution,  so  that  Connecti- 
■ut  mav  claim  to  have  been  the  model  for  our  whole  Republic.  It  was  adopted  at  Hartford  January  14th, 
1639,  Roger  Ludlow  being  the  reputed  author.  The  state  of  Connecticut  was  never  governed  by  any  one 
whose  authority  was  derived  from  monarcbs  or  kings.  The  people  always  ruled.  In  April,  1639,  the  com- 
missioners of  the  state  met  and  adopted  this  new  Constitution,  under  the  name  of  the  state  of  Connecticut, 
and  chose  for  tlieir  first  governor  John  Ilaynes.  They  held  the  first  court  that  met  as  a  General  Assembly,  and 
adopted  the  first  written  constitution  in  the  history  of  nations.     In  the  memorable  convention  of  178V  to  form 


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a  union  of  the  states  the  main  features  of  the  Connecticut  Constitution  were  accepted  as  a  compromise  by  the 
disputants,  ind  thus  they  came  to  form  a  part  of  the  Federal  Constitution. 

THE  CITY  OF  HARTFORD 
was  formerly  larger  than  it  is  to-day.  Originally  it  contained  all  the  territory  now  known  as  the  towns  of 
Hartford,  East  Hartford,  \W>st  Hartford,  and  Manchester.  In  1T84  East  Hartford  and  Manchester  were  set  oflE 
from  Hartford,  and  West  Hartford  was  taken  away  in  18.54.  On  May  29th,  1784,  one-sixth  part  of  the  terri- 
tory of  Hartford  wns  incorporated  as  a  city.  The  charter  provided  for  mayor  and  other  officers,  four  aldermen, 
and  twenty  councilmen.  The  first  city  election  was  held  June  4th,  1784.  Until  1825  the  mayor  of  the  city 
was  appointed  by  the  General  Assembly. 

Hartford  is  not  only  the  capital  of  the  state  of  Connecticut,  but  also  of  the  county  of  Hartford.  It  was  con- 
stituted in  1665,  its  original  limits  including  all  of  Tolland  county,  and  portions  of  the  counties  of  Litchfield 
and  New  London.    During  the  first  years  of  the  eighteenth  century  the  limits  of  Hartford  county,  as  defined  by 


38  HARTFORD.       ' 

act  of  the  General  Court  in  1665,  were  enlarged  by  annexing  several  towns  which  had  oeen  organized  in  the 
outlaying  districts.  At  the  commencement  of  the  Revolution  there  were  fifteen  towns  in  the  county,  hut  its. 
present  territory  includes  but  ten.  The  expedition  for  the  capture  of  Ticonderoga  in  May,  1775,  had  its  ori- 
gin in  this  county,  and  seems  to  have  been  first  suggested  by  General  Samuel  H.  Parsons.  April  26th,  Cap- 
tains Noah  and  Elisha  Phelps,  of  Simsbury,  and  Epaphas  Bull,  William  Nichols,  Elijah  Babcock,  John  Bigelow, 
and  Bernard  Romans,  of  Hartford,  started  for  Vermont,  where  they  met  Ethan  Allen.  The  party  was  subse- 
quently joined  by  Captain  Edward  Mott,  of  Preston,  to  whom  the  importance  and  feasibility  of  this  movement 
had  also  occurred.  The  successful  result  of  the  expedition  was  largely  due  to  the  sagacity  and  shrewdness  of 
Captain  Noah  Phelps.  In  common  with  the  rest  of  New  England,  Hartford  county  was  firmly  opposed  to  the 
war  of  1812.  The  county  was,  however,  brought  into  especial  prominence  in  connection  with  the  war  by  the 
famous  "Hartford  Convention,"  which  assembled  in  that  city  December  loth,  1814. 

THE  SITUATION  OF  HARTFORD 
is  a  very  delightful  and  advantageous  one.  It  stands  on  the  west  bank  of  the  Connecticut  River,  sixty  miles 
from  Long  Island  Sound,  and  at  the  head  of  steamboat  and  sloop  navigation.  It  lies  one  hundred  miles  north- 
east of  New  York,  and  is  by  rail  ninetv-five  miles  s.w.s.  of  Boston.  The  valley  of  the  Connecticut  river  at  this 
point  is  about  twenty  miles  wide,  and  is  enclosed  on  the  west  by  the  Talcott  range  of  hills,  and  on  the  east  by 
those  of  Bolton.  From  some  of  the  higher  buildings  in  the  city  uninterrupted  views  of  most  pleasing  landscapes 
can  be  had  on  almost  all  points  of  the  compass.  The  whole  valley  of  the  Connecticut  is  studded  with  prosper- 
ous villages  and  towns,  all  of  which  are  tributary  to  the  city's  growth  and  material  well  being.  The  soil  in  the 
surrounding  country  is  noted  for  its  fertility,  and  some  of  the  sections  hereabouts  have  gained  the  well  deserved 
title  of  "  The  Garden  of  New  England."  AVith  all  these  advantages,  and  possessing,  in  addition,  the  best 
possible 

TRANSPORTATION    FACILITIES, 
the  markets  of  Hartford  are  kept  abundantly  supplied  from  a  rich  agricultural  section  with  fruits  and  food 
products  of  every  description,  and  every  facility  is  offered  for  the  shipment  of  manufactures  and  commerce  to 
and  from  all  points  at  home  and  abroad. 

MANUFACTURES   AND    COMMERCE. 

Though  the  pioneer  settlers  in  Hartford  were  agriculturists  and  traders,  manufacturing  early  became  a 
notable  feature  in  the  industrial  activity  of  the  people.  With  them  Necessity  was  the  mother  of  Invention,  and 
their  wits  were  brought  into  play  in  the  devising  of  schemes  and  mechanical  appliances  for  reducing  the  ex- 
haustion of  muscle.  The  spirit  of  invention  lias  grown  with  each  succeeding  generation,  until  Hartford  has  be- 
come famed  for  its  inventors,  who  have  played  an  important  part  in  the  development  of  business  enterprises 
leading  to  the  investment  of  millions  of  capital  and  the  production  of  goods  that  are  shipped  to  all  corners  of 
the  globe. 

In  commerce,  Hartford  holds  a  front-rank  position  among  the  leading  cities  of  New  England.  Her  busi- 
ness thoroughfares  are  lined  with  mercantile  establishments  that  are  the  equal  of  those  of  more  pretentions 
cities  on  the  American  continent  in  point  of  capacity,  excellence,  and  variety  of  stocks,  prices,  and  facilities  for 
the  prompt  and  satisfactory  fulfilment  of  orders.  The  time  was,  ere  the  advent  of  the  railroad  system,  when 
Hartford  carried  on  an  extensive  trade  with  the  West  Indies,  and  when  she  controlled  a  large  share  of  the 
traffic  of  the  Connecticut  vallev  to  the  sources  of  the  river.  The  increasing  of  railways  and  the  upgrowth  of 
other  commercial  centres  at  different  points,  however,  took  from  the  capital  city  much  of  this  trade,  but  the  loss 
has  been  more  than  made  good  by  the  increase  of  wealth  and  population  within  and  immediately  around  her 
own  borders,  so  that  to-day  Hartford  is  a  busv,  bustlins;  commercial,  as  well  as  an  important  manufacturing  cen- 
tre, increasing  in  strength  and  solidity  year  by  year,  and  offering  to  purchasers  one  of  the  best  markets  in  the 
United  States. 

The  manufacturers  and  merchants  of  Hartford  are  a  live,  shrewd,  progressive  class  of  men,  who  have  the 
interests  and  welfare  of  their  favored  city  at  heart.  Two  years  ago  the  leaders  among  them  established  them- 
selves into  a  Board  of  Trade,  and  as  a  body,  they  have  done  valiant  service  in  making  known  to  the  outside 
world  the  advantages  which  Hartford  has  to  offer  to  manufacturers  and  merchants  who  are  looking  for  a  favor- 
able and  advantageous  base  of  operations  in  any  field  of  enterprise.     The   officers  of  the  Board,  whose  rooms. 


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are  iit  No.  39  Pearl  Street,  are:  J.  M.  Allen,  president;  P.  H.  Woodward,  secretary  ;  M.  II,  Whaples,  treasurer. 
Vice-presidents:  0.  0.  Kimball  and  Pliny  Jewell.  Directors:  J.  M.  Allen,  C.  C.  Kimball,  Frank  S.  Brown, 
Geo.  A.  Fairfield,  Judson  H.  Root,  Wm.  H.  Post,  Wni.  II.  Goodrich,  John  F.  Morris,  Chas.  E.  Billings,  M.  H. 
Whaples,  John  G.  Root,  Chas.  B.  Whiting,  Geo.  P.  Bisscll,  H.  C.  Dwight,  Morgan  G.  Bulkelcy,  John  H.  Hall, 
F.  A.  Pratt,  Chas.  M.  Beach,  A.  E.  Burr,  Geo.  II.  Day,  Chas.  E.  Gross,  Asa  S.  Cook,  A.  B.  Gillett,  O.  H.  Blan- 
chard,  and  S.  .\I.  Brouson. 


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40  HARTFORD. 

Tlie  Board  has  issued  from  the  pen  of  its  highly  acconipHshed  and  able  secretary,  Mr.  Woodward,  a  hand- 
somely printed,  exhaustively  and  cleverly  written  illuminated  volume,  descriptive  of  the  manufactures,  trade, 
growth,  and  attractions  of  Hartford.  This  is  one  of  the  most  complete  and  finest  works  we  have  ever  seen 
come  from  a  Board  of  Trade  anywhere,  and  to  it  and  its  compiler  we  are  indebted  for  many  important  facts 
and  statements  presented  now  to  our  readers.  To  all  who  are  seeking  to  locate  business  enterprises  in  Hart- 
ford, the  Board  of  Trade  is  ready  and  willing  to  afford  every  information  and  other  valuable  assistance.  Among 
the  city's  manufacturing  concerns  there  arc  upwards  of  thirty  incorporated  companies,  with  an  aggregated  capi- 
tal of  over  ten  million  dollars. 

If  there  is  one  thing  more  than  another  for  which  Hartford  has  gained  a  world-wide  celebrity,  it  is  as 

THE  CHIEF  CENTRE  OF  THE   INSURANCE  BUSINESS  OF  THE  COUNTRY. 

Hartford  was  a  pioneer  in  this  line  of  effort,  and  "  has  passed  triumphantly  through  sore  straits  and  great 
public  disasters,  winning  by  pure  merit  a  pre-eminence,  which  promises  to  be  permanent.  Beginning  in  a 
small  way  b}-  the  issuance  of  marine  and  fire  policies,  she  afterwards  established  life  companies,  and  later  on 
diverged  into  special  branches,  wherein  her  success  has  provoked  many  imitators,  most  of  whom  have  paid 
dearly  for  their  rashness.  Leadership  has  been  gained  not  by  luck  or  accident  or  favoring  circumstances,  but 
by  profound  study  of  the  facts  and  principles  involved  in  the  business,  by  high  native  intelligence,  sharpened  to 
a  keen  edge  in  frequent  adversities,  by  patient  endurance  through  periods  of  misfortune,  by  heroic  courage  in 
meeting  exceptional  calamities,  and  not  lca.st  by  scrupulous  integrity  in  dealings  with  the  public.  Sporadic 
cases  of  dishonesty  will  occur  everywhere,  but  here  instances  of  the  kind  have  been  rare,  and  even  before  any 
overt  act,  men  suspected  of  crooked  proclivities  have  found  the  atmosphere  extremely  uncongenial  and  repel- 
lant."  Five  of  the  nine  companies  organized  here  are  still  in  active  and  growing  existence,  four  of  them 
ranking  among  the  leading  institutions  of  the  kind  in  the  country.  Their  combined  assets  amount  to  over 
1100,000,000,  invested  with  great  care  and  solidity,  and  they  have  returned  to  their  policy-holders  since 
organization  more  than  $200,000,000.  The  capital,  properly  speaking,  cannot  be  even  roughly  approximated, 
because  most  of  them  are  mutuals,  with  no  capital  at  all  except  the  accumulations  from  business.  The  stock 
companies  are  a  small  minority,  and  their  nominal  capital  bears  little  relation  to  their  business.  Detailed  ref- 
erence to  the  several  insurance  corporations  will  be  found  in  another  part  of  this  work. 

FINANCIAL  INSTITUTIONS. 

Among  the  most  important  accessories  to  the  growth  and  development  of  the  manufactures  and  commerce 
of  the  city  are  the  fiduciary  institutions,  with  which  Hartford  is  amply  provided.  There  are  nine  national 
banks,  with  an  aggregated  capital  of  $5,97.5,000,  a  surplus  of  over  two  and  a  half  millions,  and  deposits  amount- 
ing to  about  ten  millions.  In  addition  there  are  eight  State  banks,  w  ith  an  aggregate  capital  of  $2,000,000,  a 
surplus  of  $629,758,  and  deposits  amounting  to  about  six  millions. 

The  banks  of  discount  in  Hartford,  National  and  State,  have  an  aggregate  capital  of  $7,975,000,  with  a 
surplus,  at  the  date  of  the  last  official  returns,  of  $3,194,789,  and  with  deposits  of  $15,371,320.  Capital  and 
surplus  united  exceed  eleven  millions,  and  this  large  sum  is  further  swollen  by  the  deposits  to  over  twenty-six 
millions.  In  addition  to  the  above  there  are  three  savings  banks,  all  in  a  healthy,  prosperous  condition,  namely 
The  State  Savings  Bank,  chartered  May,  1858  ;  The  Mechanic's,  in  1861 ;  and  the  Dime,  in  1870. 

THE  CITY'S  GROWTH. 

Hartford  has  been  steady  and  strong  in  its  growth  during  the  present  century.  According  to  statistics 
collated  in  1818,  Hartford  had  then  a  population  of  6,500,  850  dwellings,  6  churches,  12  district  schools,  8 
distilleries,  and  21  taverns.  The  city  was  then  the  leading  trade  centre  of  the  State.  It  had  then  5  wholesale 
and  26  retail  dry  goods,  and  68  grocery,  provision,  crockery,  and  drug-stores,  9  printing-offices,  14  houses 
concerned  in  navigation,  7  book  stores,  1  cotton  factory,  of  320  spindles,  2  woolen  factories,  1  machine  cord 
factory,  with  an  annual  product  of  $10,000  ;  2  hat  factories,  one  employing  36  hands;  1  oil  mill,  6  tanneries, 
5  potteries,  one  button  factory,  one  whip  lash  factory,  with  a  yearly  out-put  of  $10,000  ;  2  tin  shops,  2  looking- 
glass  factories,  with  an  aggregate  annual  product  of  $30,000 ;  4  coppersmiths,  one  employing  20  workmen ;  1 
bell  foundry,  1  paper-hanging  and  1  marble  paper  factory,  6  book  binderies,  3  engravers,  8  gold  and  silver 
smiths'  shops,  15  shoe  factories,  10  coopers,  3  lottery  offices,  1   maker  of  pewter  (Britannia)  ware,  2  gold  leaf,  1 


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umbrella,  and  1  lirush  factoiy,  with  llie  usual  coiiipk'iiu.'nt  of  iiilsccllanomis  eiuployuieiits.  From  1882  to  1888 
the  number  of  shops  in  the  city  increased  forty  per  cent.  To-day  the  manufactui-ing  establishments  of  Hartford 
employ  approximately  4,979  men  and  1,229  ^irls,  disburse  |i:?,15t),600  annually  in  wages,  and  turn  out  an  an- 
nual product  of  13,000,000,  the  cost  of  materials  in  some  bearing  a  high  ratio  to  the  cost  of  labor.  Assum- 
ing that  every  man  thus  engaged  supports  on  an  average  three  and  two-tenths  persons,  and  that  the  females 
simply  take  care  of  themselves,  the  shops  of  the  city  maintain  directly  17,261  people.  As  the  percentage 
.)f  liighly  skilled  workmen  is  unusually  large,  embracing  inventors  and  mechanical  engineers  who  are  continually 
improving  existing  methods  as  well  as  enlarging  the  command  of  man  over  the  forces  of  Nature,  the  value  of  this 
component  of  our  population  can  hardly  be  overestimated.  The  above  does  not  include  newspaper  offices,  builders, 
masons,  plumbers,  painters,  tailors,  slioemakers,  scattered  workmen  occupied  mainly  with  repairs,  or  oersons 
■onnectcd  with  the  manufacturing  departments  of  mercantile  houses. 

"In  1750  Hartford  ranked  as  the  third  town  in  population  within  the  present  limits  of  the  county,  Wind- 


Coiinty     Building,        ^-^^ 

sor  Standing  first  and  Faruiington  second.  Since  then  tlie  boundaries  of  esfclj  have  been  materially  curtailed  by 
the  creation  of  new  townships.  The  decennial  census  of  1790  was  the  first  to  place  Hartford,  with  a  popula- 
tion of  4,090,  at  the  front.  During  tlie  next  thirty  years'  growth  was  slow,  the  number  of  inhabitants  reaching 
but  6,901  in  18"20,  a  gain  of  loss  than  seventy  per  cent  while  a  generation  was  crossing  the  stage.  The  popula- 
tion increased  to  9,789  in  1830;  12,793  in  1840;  17.966  in  1850;  29,152  in  1860;  37,743  in  1870  ;  and  to 
42,551  in  1880."     The  population  of  the  city  in  1890  was 

STREETS    AND    PUBLIC    BUILDINGS.  \ 

Hartford  is  very  compactly  built  upon  unchilating  ground,  and  presents  a  very  pleasing  scene  from  what- 
ever quarter  approached.  The  buildings  are  for  the  most  part  built  of  brick  and  freestone,  and  the  various 
msnrance  offices  are  architectural  ornaments  of  the  city.  The  train  lands  the  visitor  in  a  new,  handsomely  or- 
nate, well-arranged,  and  convenient  station,  and  as  soon  as  he  leaves  this  he  sees  before  him,  standing  in  majestic 
crrandeur  upon  the  summit  of  a  hill,  whose  slopes  arc  covered  with  gl^ensward.  intersected  with  well  laid-ont 


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HARTFORD. 


walks,  the  State  Capitol,  keeping  watch  and  ward  over  that  much-prized  and  favorite  "  breathing-placo,"  Busli- 
nell  Park,  named  after  Rev.  Dr.  Horace  Bushnell,  and  laid  out  in  1853.  This  park  contains  nearly  fifty  acres, 
is  well  wooded,  and  has  within  it  bronze  statues  of  General  Israel  Putnam  of  Revolutionary  fame,  and  Dr.  Hor- 
ace Wells,  the  discoverer  of  anaesthesia.  One  of  the  entrances  to  the  park  is  under  the  Soldiers'  and  Sailors' 
Memorial  Arch,  forming  part  of  the  bridge  crossing  the  Little  or  Park  river,  which  sluggishly  winds  itself 
along  the  base  of  the  park,  which  formerly  formed  a  part  of  the  grounds  of  Trinity  College,  and  was  purchased 
for  $300,000.     The  Memorial  Arch,  of  which  a  view  is  given  in  these  pages,  is  built  of  Connecticut  freestone. 

and  ornamented  with  historical  battle- 
scenes  in  bas-relief  of  gray  sandstone. 
It  is  a  beautiful  and  impressive  monu- 
ment, was  designed  by  Architect 
George  Kellar,  of  this  city,  and  was 
erected  at  a  cost  of  $100,000  by  the 
city  and  the  munificence  of  Mr. 
IJisseil. 

The  new  capitol — a  view  of  which 
will  be  found  in  these  pages — is  a 
tire-proof  marble  structure,  a  little  over 
295  feet  long,  with  a  depth  in  the 
centre  of  189  feet,  and  a  height  to 
the  top  of  the  crowning  figure  of  256 
feet.  In  addition  to  commodious  halls 
for  the  senate  and  house,  and  rooms 
fiir  legislative  committees  and  execu- 
tive officers  and  commissions,  it  fur- 
nishes accommodations  for  the  Su- 
preme Court  of  the  state,  and  for  the 
state  library.  In  the  western  vestibule 
■ire  deposited  the  faded  and  tattered 
liattle-tiags  borne  by  Connecticut  regi- 
ments during  the  war,  overlooked  by 
•I  bronze  statue  of  Governor  Bucking- 
ham. Statues  in  marble  of  eminent 
sons  of  the  commonwealth  adorn  tlie 
exterior  walls,  and  this  is  but  the 
lieginning  of  the  work.  Ground  was 
liroken  in  1872,  and  the  building  was 
ready  for  occupancy  in  1878.  Up  to 
.lanuary,  1885,  the  total  expenditure 
for  land,  construction,  furniture,  and 
belongings  reached  $3,342,550.  For 
architectural  beauty,  convenience,  and 
solidity,  it  is  unsurpassed  by  any  other 
state  capitol  in  the  country. 

At  the  base  of  the  park  is  Asylum 
Street,  which  leads  directly  from  the  railroad  station  to  the  centre  of-  the  city.  .\.sylum  Street,  an 
illustration  of  which  will  be  found  in  this  volume,  contains  some  of  the  best  business  blocks  in  the  city, 
and  a  large  wholesale  trade  is  transacted  on  this  thoroughfare.  Main  Street  runs  north  and  south  through 
the  city,  and  is  the  chief  thoroughfare.  It  reaches  from  the  northern  to  the  southern  extremity  of  the  city, 
dividing  it  into  nearly  equal  parts,  and  contains  many  of  the  public  buildings,  churches,  and  retail  stores, 
and  some  of  the  most  magnificent  insurance  offices  in  the  country.  Turning  from  Asylum  Street  to 
the  right  on  Main  Street,  the  old  State  House  will  be  seen  opposite,  with  the  new  Post-ofiice  just  east  of  it,  and 


The     Courant     Building. 


HARTFORD.  -t* 

on  the  corner  of  Pearl  Street,  the  immense  and  beautiful  granite  building  of  the  Connecticut  Mutual  Life  In- 
surance Company.  A  short  distance  south,  on  the  east  side  of  Main  Street,  arc  the  brownstone  building  of  the 
^£tna  Insurance  Company  and  the  large  granite  building  of  the  ^Etna  Life  Insurance  Company.  Main  Street 
is  the  chief  retail  street,  and  for  about  a  mile  in  either  direction  is  occupied  by  a  very  good  class  of  stores.  To 
the  north  of  Asylum  Street,  on  the  east  side  of  North  Main  Street,  is  the  large  freestone  business  block,  known 
as  the  Cheney  Block.  State  Street  leads  from  Main  Street,  opposite  Asylum  Street,  to  the  steamboat  landing, 
on  the  Connecticut  river,  and  is  one  of  the  principal  wholesale  business  streets.  On  Pearl  Street,  near  Main, 
the  visitor  will  see  the  Pearl  Street  Congregational  Church, 'and  the  unique  brick  building  of  the  Phoenix  Fire 
Insurance  Comp.iny ;  and  on  the  north  side,  at  the  corner  of  Ann  Street,  the  handsome  granite  building  of  the 
Hartford  Fire  Insurance  Company,  opposite  which  is  the  printing-ofBde  of  Case,  Lockwood  &  Brainard.  Main. 
State,  Pearl,  Ann,  Trumbull,  and  Asylum  Streets  are  the  principal  business  streets. 

Some  of  the  finest  residences  of  the  city  are  on  Charter  Oak  Place,  South  Main  Street,  Wethersfield 
Avenue,  and  Washington  Street,  in  the  south  part;  and  Asylum  Avenue  and  Farmington  Avenue,  and  streets 
adjoining,  in  the  west  part  of  the  city,  and  west  of  the  railroad  depot.  The  houses  here  are  of  elegant  design, 
and  each  is  surrounded  by  its  garden  and  lawn.  The  streets  are  lined  with  beautiful  trees,  and  present  many 
attractions.  From  Broad  Street  a  good  view  will  be  obtained  of  the  city,  and  many  of  the  larger  public  educa- 
tional and  charitable  institutions. 

To  the  south  of  the  new  State  House  is  Washington  Street,  lined  with  beautiful  residences,  and  justly  the 
pride  of  the  city  as  a  street  of  residences.  Farther  east  and  just  south  of  the  junction  of  Wethersfield  and 
Maple  Avenues  is  Mrs.  Colt's  residence,  one  of  the  most  elegant  in  the  city.  To  the  left  of  the  junction  is 
Wyllis  Street,  leading  to  the  river,  near  the  celebrated  Colt's  Armory  Works.  At  the  foot  of  the  hill  is  one  of 
the  most  beautiful  Gothic  churches  in  this  country.  It  was  built  by  Mrs.  Colt,  in  memory  of  her  late  husband, 
Col.  Samuel  Colt.  At  the  river  is  the  vast  dyke  erected  by  Colonel  Colt,  to  keep  the  annual  freshets  fron> 
covering  his  extensive  factories.  This  dyke  encloses  twenty-three  acres  of  meadow  that  would  be  otherwise  use- 
less, and  cost  |;80,000.  It  was  originally  built  by  Colonel  Colt,  but  the  city  afterwards  paid  a  part  of  the  ex- 
pense, on  account  of  the  great  value  of  the  territory  reclaimed  from  the  river. 

Charter  Oak  Place — a  very  beautiful  and  quite  retired  avenue — runs  from  Charter  Oak  to  Wyllis  Streets, 
comm.inding  a  fine  view  of  the  Connecticut  river  and  valley.  The  site  of  the  famous  Charter  Oak  is  marked 
by  a  marble  slab  at  the  north  end  of  this  "Place,"  at  its  junction  with  Charter  Oak  Street. 

Reference  has  been  made  above  to  the  old  State  House  on  the  corner  of  Main  and  State  Streets.  This  is 
the  second  State  House  erected  in  Hartford,  and  is  now  used  for  municipal  ofiiees  and  for  the  meetings  of  the 
Common  Council.  This  building  is  of  brick,  with  brown-stone  trimmings,  and  was  built  in  1796  at  a  cost  of 
$52,000,  some  of  which  was  raised  by  lottery.  In  front  of  this  building  the  first  State  House  stood.  It  was  a 
wooden  structure,  70  .and  30  feet  in  dimensions,  and  was  built  m  1719-20,  and  served  the  State  for  three- 
fourths  of  a  century.  Prior  to  the  erection  of  this  building  the  General  Court  met  at  the  church.  The  Gov- 
ernment Building,  standing  in  the  rear  of  the  second  State  House,  or  City  Hall,  is  a  substantial  granite  building, 
three  stories  high,  with  Mansard  roof,  and  furnishes  quarters  for  the  post-ofiice,  the  United  States  Court,  and 
the  collection  of  customs.  The  site  was  given  by  the  city,  and  its  erection  entailed  a  cost  of  $874,291,  and 
took  from  1873  to  1883  to  complete  it. 

The  Arsenal,  a  by  no  means  imposing  building,  vras  erected  in  1812  on  an  area  of  land  bought  for  the  pur- 
pose. The  building  does  not  present  a  very  fortress-like  appearance,  but  the  yard  is  well  stocked  with  cannon 
and  other  warlike  emblems. 

RELIGIOUS  AND  EDUCATIONAL  FACILITIES. 

As  in  the  case  of  all  other  New  England  communities  education  and  religion  have  always  been  joined 
hand  in  hand  in  Hartford,  and  both  have  been  carefully  and  liberally  fostered  by  the  people.  One  of  the  first 
public  acts  of  the  pioneer  settlers  was  to  found  a  town  school,  and  this  has  had  an  uninterrupted  history  up  to 
the  present  day,  appearing  now  in  the  Public  High  School — a  fine,  substantial,  imposing  brick  building,  erected 
m  1882-83  at  a  cost  of  $2.50,000.  In  all  there  are  seventeen  public  schools  all  excellently  conducted,  and  be- 
sides these,  there  are  many  admirably  managed  private  educational  establishments. 

The  city  is  well  provided  with  libraries.  The  state  library  in  the  capitol  contains  about  twelve  thousand 
volumes;  the  Hartford  Library  Association  has  35,000  volumes;  and  the  Connecticut  Historical  Society  con- 


44  HARTFORD. 

tains  22,000  besides  numerous  pamphlets,  manuscripts,  and  antiquities.  The  Athen.*am  Art  Gallery  contains  a 
valuable  collection  of  paintings,  founded  in  1855.  A  Hartford  family  has  offered  to  give  §250,000  for  the 
founding  of  a  free  library  and  art  gallery,  provided  §400,000  is  raised  by  subscription,  and  the  subscription  is 
now  in  progress. 

To  Hartford  belongs  the  credit  of  sustaining  one  of  the  oldest  newspapers  in  the  country,  the  Connecticut 
Courant,  which  was  first  issued  October  29,  1764.  The  Courant  is  the  only  morning  newspaper  in  Connecticut 
which  is  a  member  of  the  Associated  Press,  and  during  its  career  of  one  hundred  and  twenty-five  years  its  name 
has  become  known  throughout  the  entire  country,  and  its  position  of  leadership  among  Republican  journals  is 
everywhere  recognized.  The  proprietors  are  Gen.  Joseph  R.  Hawley,  Charles  Dudley  Warner,  S.  A.  Hubbard, 
William  H.  Goodrich,  and  Charles  H.  Clark.  In  1880  the  firm  erected  the  present  handsome  Courant  Building 
on  State  Street. 

The  Hartford  Times  was  established  in  1817  to  battle  for  religious  and  civil  libert\'.  The  paper  did  not 
prosper  till  A.  E.  Burr,  purchased  one  half  of  it  in  January,  18.39,  and  the  other  half  two  years  later.  He 
started  the  daily  in  1841.  For  half  a  century  the  Times  has  been  conducted  by  him  either  alone  or  in  associa- 
tion with  other  members  of  the  family,  and  during  the  period  has  steadily  grown  in  value  and  influence.  For 
many  years  it  has  been  one  of  the  leading  Democratic  journals  of  the  country. 

The  Post,  started  in  1858,  was  purchased  in  1867  by  Marshall  Jewell,  H.  T.  Sperry,  and  Ezra  Hall.  It  is 
aggressively  Republican  in  politics.  It  was  published  mornings  till  1868,  when  changed  to  an  evening  issue, 
having  secured  the  subscription  list  and  good-will  of  the  Press,  which  had  been  printed  under  the  old  name  as 
an  evening  edition  of  the  Courant  after  the  purchase  of  the  latter  by  Hawley,  Goodrich  &  Co.  in  1867.  The 
Post  is  a  quarto  in  form,  and  admirably  conducted. 

The  Christian  Secretary,  published  weekly  by  Rev.  Charles  A.  Piddock,  has  been  the  organ  of  the  Con- 
necticut Baptists  since  1822. 

The  Reliyious  Herald,  founded  in  1843  by  D.  B.  Mosely  and  continued  by  his  sons,  represents  the  views 
of  the  Congregationalists. 

The  Connecticut  Catholic,  published  weekly  by  M.  F.  Scanlan,  has  a  large  constituency. 

There  are  two  Sunday  papers  in  Hartford  the  Journal,  edited  and  published  by  Joseph  H.  Barnum  ; 
and  the  Globe,  by  Allen  Willey. 

The  Daily  Record-Telepram  was  formed  in  January,  1889,  by  the  union  of  the  Telegram  and  Record. 

The  Hart/order  Herald  is  issued  every  Saturday  in  German. 

Besides  these  are  several  publications  devoted  to  special  interests,  the  name  generally  indicating  the  pur- 
pose, as  the  American  Journal  of  Education,  the  Weekly  Underwriter,  the  Poultry  World,  the  Insurance 
Journal,  the  Examiner,  and  still  others  issued  at  regular  intervals  by  several  of  the  insurance  companies. 

In  church  establishments  Hartford  is  liberally  provided.  The  first  church,  organized  as  early  as  1633,  at 
Xewtown  (Cambridge),  Mass.,  was  transplanted  to  Hartford  in  1636,  and  became  a  power  in  the  civil  as  well 
as  religious  affairs  of  the  infant  commonwealth. 

CHARITABLE    AND    BENEVOLENT    INSTITUTIONS. 

In  providing  for  the  sick  and  needy  the  better-to-do  class  of  citizens  of  Hartford  have  been  comraendably 
liberal.  The  Old  People's  Home  was  opened  for  the  reception  of  inmates  December  1,  1884.  It  provides 
homes  for  the  aged  of  both  sexes,  who  find  such  a  refuge  desirable. 

THE    GOVERNMENT    OF   THE    CITY. 

Connecticut  has  from  its  first  settlement  always  enjoyed  the  right  of  independent  self-government,  secured 
to  them  in  the  first  instance  in  April,  1662,  by  Gov.  John  Winthrop  from  Charles  Second.  When  James  II. 
ascended  the  English  throne  he  sent  Sir  Edmund  Andros  as  governor  of  New  England,  and  on  October  31, 
1687,  Andros,  attended  by  a  retinue  of  soldiers,  arrived  in  Hartford  to  demand  the  surrender  of  the  charter 
given  by  Charles  II.  Captain  Joseph  Wads  worth  secured  the  charter  and  hid  it  in  the  hollow  of  a  tree. 
James  was  subsequently  deposed,  and  the  charter  was  then  brought  from  its  hiding-place  and  again  hecame 
operative  until  it  was  superseded  bv  the  adoption  of  the  new  Constitution  in  1818.     The  charter  is  now  in  the 


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office  of  tlie  secretary  of  state  in  the  capitol.  The  oak-tree  in  which  the  cliarter  was  hidden,  and  which  was 
known  as  the  Charter  Oak,  was  ever  an  object  of  veneration  by  the  people  of  Hartford,  and  its  name  has  been 
borrowed  by  many  public  and  private  enterprises.  In  the  gale  of  August  21,  1856,  it  was  blown  down.  It 
measured  twenty-one  feet  in  circumference  seven  feet  above  the  ground,  and  thirty-three  feet  at  the  base.  A 
computation  made  by  Prof.  Jolin  Brocklcsby,  from  the  prostrate  trunk,  fixed  its  age  at  nearly  a  thousand  years, 
showing  that  it  must  have  been  a  lusty  tree  when  the  Normans  conquered  England.  Parts  of  the  tree  are  pre- 
served in  the  library.  The  site  of  the  old  tree  is  marked  by  a  marble  tablet  on  Charter  Oak  Place,  in  the  south 
part  of  the  city. 

Hartford  was  incori)orated  as  a  city  in  1784,  and  in  1ST3  it  became  the  sole  capital  of  Connecticut.  For 
the  purposes  of  local  government  the  city  is  divided  into  light  wards,  and  is  governed  by  a  mayor  and  sixteen 
aldermen,  elected  biennially,  and  thirty-two  councilmen,  elected  annually.  The  city  has  an  adequate  and 
excellent  fire  department,  equipped  with  the  best  fire-extinguishing  appliances  yet  devised.  There  is  also  an 
ably  officered  police  force  for  the  protection  of  the  lives  and  properties  of  the  citizens.  The  city  is  excellently 
sewered,  and  strict  attention  is  given  by  the  authorities  to  the  perfection  of  sanitary  arrangements.  The  water- 
supply  is  abundant  and  wholesome,  and  is  distributed  to  the  citizens  from  four  reservoirs  located  in  West 
Hartford. 

AS    A    PLACE    OF    RESIDENCE 

ilie  city  of  Hartford  ofEers  advantages  second  to  those  of  no  other  city  on  the  American  continent. 
Emerson,  the  sage,  truly  said  that  "  health  is  the  first  wealth,"  and  Hartford  has  the  distinction  of  being  a 
healthy  city.  Its  mean  annual  temperature  is  50°  Fahr.,  and  its  streets  and  highways  are  cleanly  and  orderly 
kept.  There  is  within  the  municipality  everything  the  heart  or  taste  can  desire  in  religious  and  educational 
facilities,  and  the  citizens  are  noted  for  their  sociability  and  hospitality.  On  every  hand  there  are  outward  and 
visible  evidences,  in  the  form  of  hospitals,  homes,  asylums  for  deaf  and  dumb,  retreats  for  the  insane,  refuges 
for  waifs  and  the  distressed,  etc.,  of  the  inward  spiritual  and  charitable  sympathy  of  Hartford's  affluent  citizens 
for  their  less  fortunate  and  less  favored  neighbors.  There  is  no  lack  of  missionary  effort,  sectarian  and  non- 
sectarian,  to  raise  the  fallen  on  life's  highway,  while  there  is  abundant  provision  of  assistance  for  those  who 
endeavor  to  improve  themselves  mentally,  physically,  socially,  morally,  and  commercially  ;  in  other  words,  those 
who  try  to  help  themselves  in  a  rational  way. 

The  city  is  a  delightful  summer  residence.  It  is  surrounded  by  rustic  environs  of  charming  beauty,  popu- 
lar resorts  for  holiday  and  pleasure  seekers,  and  delightful  drives.  In  the  city  itself  lovers  of  amusement, 
music,  and  literature  have  their  tastes  gratified,  for  there  is  ample  supply  of  theatres,  music-halls,  libraries,, 
reading-rooms,  and  other  places  of  healthful  resort. 


The    Old    charter   Oak. 


GONNEGTlGar  OF  TO-DAY 


ITS   CHIEF  BUSINESS   CENTRES. 


Hartford. 


THE  PHCEXIX  FIRE  INSURANCE  COMPANY  OF  HART- 
FORD, CONN.,  Cliartci-  Perpetual.— This  is  a  representative 
American  insurance  company,  strong  iu  capital  and  assets, 
liberal  in  all  its  dealings  with  its  patrons,  and  broad  in  its 
management.  Hartford  has  furnished  to  this  country  many  insur- 
ance institutions  of  remarkable  strength  that  have  become  national 
in  their  character,  and  have  stood  as  representatives  of  the  highest 
<;lass  of  underwriting,  and  are  furnishing  to  the  people  sound  and 
reliable  indemnity  against  loss  by  fire,  but  none  have  excelled  the 
phGeui.i  of  Hartford  in  all  those  qualities  that  have  given  Hartford 
insurance  companies  their  great  name.  The  steady,  upward,  onward 
grand  march  of  the  Phoenix  is  a  positive,  conspicuous  fact— a  noble 
reward  to  conservative  principles  and  legitimate  underwriting.  The 
Phcenix  was  organized  for  permanent  success,  to  bestow  first-class 
fire  insurance  at  proper  rates  to  the  people  of  the  United  States,  on 
a  comprehensive  and  original  plan,  and  its  position  to-day  with  the 
public  leaves  nothing  to  conjecture.  It  has  fought  fire  vigorously, 
persistently,  skilfully,  and  from  every  battlefield  wreaths  of  vic- 
tory have  been  plucked.  The  popularity  which  the  Phoenix  enjoys 
«nd  the  reputation  which  attaches  to  its  name  are  something  worth 
years  of  constant  devotion  to  duty  to  acquire,  and  few  there  are  w-ho 
■ever  do  secure  the  prize.  In  the  great  fire  of  1871  at  Chicago  it  paid 
its  policy  holders  S9'^~,*19.5^i.  and  at  Boston  in  1ST2  it  contributed 
S:i85, 956.18;  in  fact,  in  all  of  the  great  fires  that  have  occurred  during 
the  last  thirty-five  years  it  has  borne  a  very  large  share  of  the  bur- 
•<lens.  Starting  in  ISM  with  a  capital  of  §100,000,  it  to-day  has  a 
■capital  of  $3,000,000,  and  assets  amounting  to  35,624,814.73,  a  growth 
remarkable  and  almost  unprecedented.  Its  net  surplus  after 
paying  all  liabilities  on  January  1st,  1891.  was  81.517.079.68. 
Its  board  of  directors  comprises  men  prominently  identified  with 
the  growth  of  the  city  of  Hartford  in  its  mercantile  and  bank- 
ing interests.  The  list  is  as  follows:  Joseph  Merriman,  Charles  M. 
Beach,  Henry  Kellogg.  Franklin  Chamberlin,  Milo  Hunt,  Pliny 
Jewell,  Henry  A.  Redfield,  Henry  K.  Morgan,  Charles  H.  Smith, 
Lyman  B.  Jewell,  G.  Wells  Root,  Henry  C.  Dwight.  Ward  W.Jacobs, 
D.  W.  C.  Skilton,  J.  H.  Mitchell.  Charles  H.  Northam.  John  H.  Hall, 
Loring  P.  Hawes.  New  York.  Oeorge  Riplej".  Boston.  Its  president, 
H.  Kellogg,  Esq.,  has  been  identified  with  the  company  from  the 
tiate  of  its  organization— in  fact,  he  drew  its  charter,  secured  its  pas- 
.sage  by  the  legislature  of  the  state  of  Connecticut,  and  through  his 
influence  the  stock  was  taken,  the  companj'  organized,  and  business 
■commenced  .Tune  1st,  1851.  The  officers  of  the  company  to-day  are 
Jis  follows:  H.  Kellogg,  president;  D.  W.  C.  Skilton,  vice  president: 


J.  H.  Mitchell,  second  vice  president;  Geo.  H.  Burdick,  secretary; 
Cbas.  E.  Galacar,  assistant  secretary. 

ROOT  &  CHILDS,  Commission  Merchants,  Nos.  46  and  48  Ann 
Street.— In  reviewing  the  trade  of  Hartford,  with  its  rapid 
development  in  commercial  and  industrial  pursuits,  no  trade, 
for  extent,  growth  and  resom'ccs,  surpasses  the  dry  g  lods 
interest.  For  many  years  it  had  a  very  extensive  jobbing  business, 
selling  to  the  I'etailers  very  largely  in  New  England,  throughout  the 
west,  northwest,  southwest,  and  south.  There  was  not  a  state  in 
the  Union  whose  merchants  did  not  visit  Hartford  for  the  purchase 
of  its  domestic  dry  goods.  This  business  has  largelj- passed  an  ay, 
but  the  distribution  of  dry  goods  to-day  in  the  city  of  Hartford  is 
larger  than  ever  before.  There  are  two  strictly  and  exclusively  dry 
goods  jobbing  houses  doing  a  large  and  healthy  business,  which  is  a 
local  business  mainly  confined  to  New  England.  One  other  house, 
whose  retail  business  is  over  a  million  dollars  yearly,  also  does  a 
very  extensive  jobbing  trade.  It  is  interesting  to  give  a  slight  review 
of  one  of  the  oldest  and  largest  dry  goods  jobbing  and  commission 
houses  above  referred  to  We  refer  now  to  the  present  firm  of 
Root  &  Childs,  who  still  keep  their  old  home  office  at  46  and  48  Ann 
Street.  This  business  was  established  in  Hartford  about  1826  by  A.  & 
C.  Day.  Afterwards  the  firm  became  A.  &  C.  Day  &  Co. ;  then  Day, 
Owen  &  Co.;  Owen,  Day  &  Root;  Owen,  Root  &  Childs:  and  finally 
Root  &  Childs.  Up  to  1861  their  business  was  a  jobbing  business, 
and  their  sales  were  to  the  principal  retailers  throughout  New  Eng- 
land, the  northwest,  west,  southwest,  and  south.  As  said  before, 
there  was  not  a  state  in  the  Union  that  merchants  from  them  did  not 
visit  Hartford  for  the  purchase  of  domestic  dry  goods.  From  that 
time  the  business  gradually  changed  to  a  package  commission  busi- 
ness, sales  being  made  exclusively  to  the  jobbing  trade.  This  led  to 
their  opening  a  store  in  New  York  City.  They  now  occupy  one  of 
the  finest  stores  in  New  Y'ork.  corner  Church  and  Leonard  Streets. 
They  have  a  sample  office  in  Chicago,  and  are  represented  by  agents 
in  Boston,  Philadelphia,  and  Baltimore.  Their  business  is  very 
large,  they  selling  the  entire  production  of  a  large  number  of  New 
England  and  Southern  mills.  3Ir.  Root  commenced  with  Daj',  Owen 
<S:  Co.,  nearly  forty-eight  years  ago,  and  Mr.  Childs  over  thirty  years 
ago.  The  Days  and  Mr.  Owen  have  passed  '"over  the  river."  Prob- 
ably no  house  has  been  more  extensively  known  throughout  the 
country  for  the  past  sixty  years  than  this  house  under  its  different 
organizations.  It  has  gone  through  all  financial  panics  for  the  past 
sixty  years  without  a  blemish,  and  its  record  is  a  very  proud  one. 

46 


HARTFORD. 


NATIONAL  J-IRK  INSURANCE  COMPANY,  No.  US  As.vlum 
Street.— It  is  absolutely  supertiuous  in  tliese  modem  liays  to 
advocate  the  propriety  or  enumerate  the  benefits  and  advan- 
tages of  fire  insurance.  The  real  question  with  property 
owners  and  nierohauts  is  as  to  the  companies  with  which  they  will 
place  their  risl>s.  When  a  man  takes  out  an  insurance  policy  upon 
his  property,  he  wants  to  know  whether  there  is  a  certainty  that  he 
will  be  fully  indemnified  in  event  of  loss  or  damage  by  Bre.  In  connec- 
tion with  the.se  remarks,  we  desire  to  make  special  reference  in  this 
commercial  review  of  Hartford  to  the  old  established  and  reliable 
National  Fire  Insurance  Company,  whose  head  office  is  located  at  No. 
lis  Asylum  Street.  This  popular  and  ivsponsible  company  was  incor- 
porated in  ISOn  umler  the  laws  of  Connecticut,  and  now  has,  January 
1st,  1880,  a  paid  up  capital  of  §1,000,000.  and  a  net  surplus  over  capi- 
tal and  all  liabilities  of  $.'),'j.S,5l4.9S.  In  fact,  its  total  assets  are  $S,44.3,- 
!).'j".33.  The  business  of  this  company  is  steadily  increasing  annually, 
and  the  promptness  with  which  it  reco(,'nizes  and  pays  the  claims  of 
policy  holders  and  the  conservative  and  honorable  principles  which 
signalize  its  management  are  the  leading  features  of  its  success. 
The  company  insures  dwellings,  stores,  factories,  mills,  merchan- 
dise, furniture,  etc  ,  at  the  lowest  possible  rates  consistent  with  abso- 
lute safety  and  rather  than  transact  a  hazardous  business  refuses 
any  risk  th.at  does  not  come  up  to  its  standard.  The  National  is  ably 
officered,  and  its  directors  comprise  some  of  the  most  prudent,  hon- 
orable, and  successful  men  in  the  business  community.  They  are  as 
follows,  viz.:  James  Nichols,  president;  Homer  Blanchard,  president 
Broad  Brook  Company;  James  Bolter,  president  Han  ford  National 
Bank:  Ebenezer  Roberts,  Keneys  &  Roberts;  William  B.  Franklin, 
vice  president  Hartford  Steam  Boiler  Insurance  Company;  Wil- 
liam H.Lee.  Lee,  Tweedy  &  Co..  N.  Y. ;  Frank  W.  Cheney,  silk  manu- 
facturer; Benjamin  Bliss,  retired  merchant;  Henry  A.  Whitman, 
president  Hartford  Life  &  Annuity  Co  ;  John  R  Buck,  attorney- 
at-law;  John  F.  Morris,  president  Charter  Oak  National  Bank; 
John  L.  Houston,  president  Hartford  Carpet  Company,  Henry 
C.  Judd.  H.  C.  Judd  &  Root;  George  Maxwell,  treasurer  Hockanum 
Company.  The  National  has  never  failed  to  pay  semi-annually  its 
regular  cash  dividend,  and  with  a  single  exception  has  added  each 
year  to  the  volume  of  its  assets.  Stockholders  have  received,  on  an 
average,  nearly  i:i  per  cent  per  annum  on  the  par  value  of  their  stock. 
In  January  1S88  the  company  established  a  Western  Department  at 
No.  174  La  Salle  Street,  Chicago,  in  charge  of  Fred.  S.  James  as 
general  agent ;  and  also  reorganized  and  enlarged  its  Pacific  Depart- 
ment, placing  it  under  the  management  of  Mr.  George  D.  Dornin, 
with  headquarters  at  214  Sansome  Street,  San  Francisco.  These 
transactions  have  secured  to  the  company  a  large  amount  of  first  class 
business,  guaranteeing  an  extensive  and  permanent  increase  of  pre- 
mium receipts.  Mr.  Nichols,  the  president,  and  Mr.  Richards,  the 
secretary,  are  energetic  and  popular  officers,  as  widely  Imown  for 
their  business  ability  as  for  the  just  manner  they  attend  to  the  in- 
terests of  stock  and  policy  holders.  All  details  as  to  rates,  etc.,  are 
promptly  and  cheerfully  furnished  on  application  at  the  compan.y's 
offices  or  its  agencies. 

NATIONAL  EXCHANGE  BANK,  No.  7G  State  Street.— Hartford, 
per  head  of  population,  is  the  wealthiest  city  in  the  Union. 
This  is  by  no  means  a  fortuitous  circumstance,  but  one  that 
is  due  to  the  markedly  capable,  judicious,  and  withal,  enter- 
prisirtg  policy  of  her  leading  citizens  and  capitalists.  The  people  of 
Hartford  have  ever  been  prompt  to  encourage  and  invest  in  souiid 
and  pro'luctive  industrial  and  financial  concerns,  and  we  do  not 
know  of  any  city  so  well  favored  with  perfected  banking  facili- 
ties, one  of  the  leading  factors  of  the  city  and  state  in  this 
respect  Ijeing  the  popular  and  old  established  National  Exchange 
Bank,  which  has  so  deservedl.v  retained  to  the  fullest  extent  the 
ciMiflilenceand  patronage  of  the  public  at  large.  This  flomishing 
financial  institution  was  organized  as  a  state  bank  in  iSSi,  antl 
started  under  the  most  favorable  auspices  at  a  time  when  the  great 
need  of  the  city  was  increased  financial  facilities.  The  bank  always 
had  the  inestimable  benefit  of  sound  and  conservative  guidance.  It 
weathered  every  commercial  crisis  with  its  funds,  resources,  and 
connections  in  perfect  condition  to  meet  each  and  every  claim,  and 
when  it  ilnly  reorganized  under  the  National  Banking  Act  in  1864.  it 
was  with  the  most  favorable  outlook  for  future  prosperous  develop- 
ment and  usefulness.  The  bank  has  a  capital  stock  of  $500,000, 
largely  held   by  our  leading  citizens   at    a   premium    as  a  most 


desirable  and  remimerative  investment.  The  business  transacted 
is  large,  divcrsilied,  and  profitalile,  no  Institution  in  Hartford  han- 
dling and  discounting  more  of  the  choicest  "gilt  edge"  paper  than 
the  National  Exchange.  It  is  the  depository  of  hundreds  of  active 
accounts  of  corporations,  banks,  bankers,  mercantile  houses,  and 
individuals,  and  the  deposits  average  8803,823,  while  the  bank  has 
a  surplus  fund  of  $207,3.59.  A  general  business  is  transacted,  special 
attention  being  given  to  collections  on  all  points  through  its  chain 
of  correspondents,  and  the  issuing  of  drafts,  sale  of  exchange,  etc. 
The  board  of  directors  is  composed  as  follows:  Hon.  Francis  B. 
Cooley,  vice-president;  John  R.  Redfleld,  president;  John  C.  Day, 
attorney;  Austin  C.  Dunham,  of  Austin  Dunham  &  Sons;  Samuel  L. 
Way,  of  Way  &  Co.;  Mr.  E.  Sugden.  of  Charles  R.  Hart  &  Co.;  Mar- 
tin Bennett,  Jr.,  insurance  manager;  Daniel  R.  Howe,  of  Howe  & 
Collins;  NoyesB.  Allyn,  of  Allyn  &  Blanchard  Company;  and  Julius 
Gay,  treasurer  of  the  Farmington  Savings  Bank.  These  are  all 
names  of  representative  capitalists  and  respected  citizens,  and 
whose  identification  with  the  bank  is  alone  a  sufficient  guarantee  of 
its  enduring  prosperity.  President  Redfleld  is  spoken  of  as  one  of 
the  most  experienced  and  capable  financiers  in  the  state,  and  is  a 
vigorous  exponent  of  the  soundest  principles  governing  banking  and 
finance.  He  has  the  valued  support  of  Hon.  Francis  B.  Cooley  as 
vice-president,  while  Mr.  Wooster.  the  cashier,  brings  to  bear  ample 
experience  and  special  qualifications  for  the  dLscharge  of  the  onerous 
duties  devolving  upon  him.  The  bank  occupies  premises  specially 
erected  for  the  purpose,  originally  in  183.5,  but  entirely  remodelled  in 
1863,  and  subsequently  refitted  throughout.  This  is  one  of  the  strik- 
ing architectural  features  of  this  attractive  city,  with  a  brown  stone 
front  and  lofty  dome,  that  sheds  a  flood  of  light  throughout  the  airy 
and  spacious  interior.  The  bank  has  well  earned  its  position  among 
the  leading  financial  institutions  of  the  United  States,  and  Hartford 
is  to  be  congratulated  upon  its  possession. 

FIRST  NATIONAL  BANK  OF  HARTFORD.  No.  50  State  Street. 
—Prominent  among  the  financial  institutions  of  Hartford  is 
"The  First  National  Bank."  It  was  established  in  1857  as  a 
state  bank  under  the  tide  of  "  Merchants  and  Manufacturers' 
Bank,"  with  a  paid-in  capital  of  §500,000.  Among  its  first  directors 
were  George  Beach  (president),  Austin  Dunham,  Lawson  C.  Ives, 
George  B.  Corning,  Ebenezer  Flower,  and  William  W.  House.  It 
was  one  of  the  first  banks  in  Connecticut  to  enter  the  national 
banking  system,  and  was  organized  under  its  present  title  in  1864. 
Its  business  was  large  and  profitable  under  the  new  organization, 
enabling  it  to  pay  in  addition  to  larger  cash  dividends,  a  stock 
dividend  of  thirty  per  cent,  thereby  increasing  its  capital  to  the 
present  amount  of  $650,000.  During  the  panic  of  1873  and  the  follow- 
ing years  of  business  depression  it  made  losses  which  reduced  its 
surplus,  but  recuperating  from  these  its  business  has  steadily  in- 
creased, and  it  stands  well  to  the  front  to-day  in  the  amount  of  its 
deposits  and  number  of  its  customers.  The  policy  of  its  manage- 
ment has  been  to  afford  every  possible  facility  and  accommodation 
to  its  dealers  consistent  with  sound  and  conser-vative  banking, 
fostering  small  accounts  and  taking  small  risks,  and  endeavoring  to 
keep  pace  with  all  improvements  and  advantages  which  promised 
to  bo  beneficial  to  its  depositors  and  itself.  Its  present  board  of 
directors  is  composed  of  well-known  representative  men,  as  the 
following  list  will  show:  Directors — William  W.  House,  ex-depnty 
U.  S.  Collector;  Thomas  Gisson,  of  T.  Gisson  &  Co.,  wholesale 
druggists;  Jotham  Goodnow,  president  ^tna  Insurance  Co.,  Ward 
W.  Jacobs,  treasurer  Mechanics'  Savings  Bank;  Lester  L.  Ensworth, 
iron  merchant:  Elisha  C.  Hilliard,  woolen  manufacturer,  Buckland, 
Conn.;  James  H.  Knight,  president  of  this  bank;  Henry  A.  \\  hit- 
man, president  Hartford  Life  and  Annuity  Insurance  Co.;  Raphael 
Ballei-stein,  of  R.  Ballerstein  cS:  Co.,  importers  milliner}-  goods; 
Lucius  F.  Robinson  of  H.  C.  &  L.  F.  Robinson,  attorneys-at-law; 
Edgar  P.  Cowles,  treasurer  of  The  Case,  Lockwood  &  Brainerd  Com- 
panj*.  Its  stock  is  in  strong  bands,  and  with  its  capital  and  surplus 
of  over  $800,000,  and  its  careful  conservative  management,  it  olfers 
the  best  security  for  moneys  entrusted  to  it;  and  by  courteous  and 
painstaking  attention  to  the  business  and  wants  of  its  customers  on  . 
the  part  of  its  officers  and  employees,  seeks  to  make  its  office  a 
pleasant  as  well  as  safe  place  of  deposit.  Its  banking  room  at  No. 
.50  State  Street  has  been  recently  refitted  and  made  over,  and  it  has 
to-day  as  finely  appointed  an  office  for  comfort  and  convenience  as 
any  bank  in  Hartford  can  show. 


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HARTFORD. 


COLT'S  PATENT  FIRE-ARMS  MANUFACTURING  CO. -The 
heroes  aud  the  martyrs  of  invention  have  been  many,  but 
few  so  nearly  rose  to  the  lieroic  height  as  the  late  Samuel 
Colt,  who  achieved  a  world-wide  fame,  and  crowned  his 
native  city  with  rare  tributes.  He  was  born  in  Hartford,  July  19, 
1814,  and  worked  at  the  age  of  ten  in  his  father's  factory  at  Ware. 
At  fourteen  he  was  sent  to  Amherst,  but  there  was  an  adventurous 
spiiit  in  the  lad  that  defied  its  restraints.  He  shipped  on  board  an 
East  Indiarnau,  before  the  mast,  aud  it  was  during  the  long  voyage 
to  Calcutta  that  the  idea  of  the  revolver  occurred  to  him.  and  he 
made  a  model  which  contained  the  idea  of  the  future  famous  pistol. 
On  his  leturn  he  again  entered  his  father's  mill,  whei*e,  in  the  dyein^j^ 
and  bleaching  department,  he  acquired  the  knowledge  of  chemistry, 
which  enabled  him  to  start  out  on  another  career,  as  opposed  to  the 
staid  round  of  mill  life  as  his  oriental  voyage  had  been.  At  a  time 
when  most  boys  of  his  age  were  at  school  he  was  ti'avelling  as  a 
lecturer  over  the  United  States,  Canada,  and  even  the  far-olT 
Antipodes,  under  the  name  of  Dr.  Colt.  By  this  means  he  acquired 
the  means  of  developing  his  invention.  In  Feb.  183G,  lie  obtained  a 
United  States  patent  for  a  rotating  cylinder,  containing  several 
chambers  to  be  discharged  through  a  single  barrel.  Patents  had 
been  taken  out  the  previous  year  in  France  and  England.  In  183G  a 
company  for  the  manufacture  of  the  revolver  was  started  in  Pater- 
son,  N.  J.,  but  the  United  States  government,  through  two  boards  of 
military  officers,  reported  against  the  efficiency  and  practicability 
of  the  invention,  although  at  that  time,  in  the  hands  of  Texan 
colonists,  they  were  demonstrating  their  enormous  offensive  value. 
Later,  a  few  of  the  troops  used  them  with  tremendous  effect  in  the 
Seminole  war.  The  story  of  the  Paterson  company  is  one  too 
common  in  such  cases.  While  the  weapon  was  slowly  but  surely 
proving  'its  value,  and  condemning  government  inertness,  the  com- 
pany failed,  and  though  tlie  revolvers  then  manufactured  were  sold 
off  by  demands  from  the  frontier  mostly,  it  was  not  till  the  Mexican 
war  in  1847  that  the  real  "boom"  came.  Gen.  Zachary  Taylor  sent 
to  Colonel  Colt  for  a  supply,  and  he  agreed  to  furnish  1000  for 
S28,0a0.  They  were  made  in  an  armory  hired  for  the  purpose  in 
Whitneyville.  This  was  the  turn  of  the  tide.  The  weapon  had  won 
at  last,  and  now  the  fortune  of  the  inventor  was  secured.  Colonel 
Colt  brought  his  factory  to  Hartford,  first  occupying  premises  near 
the  Hartford  Fire  Insurance  offices,  and  soon  after  moving  to 
Mechanic  Street.  But  the  [business  was  growing  now  with  giant 
strides.  In  1852  Colonel  Colt  bought  a  large  tract  in  the  south 
meadows,  within  the  city  limits,  which  he  enclosed  with  a  dyke  one 
and  three-fourths  miles  long,  twenty  feet  high  on  the  low  grounds, 
and  one  hundred  feet  wide  at  the  base,  narrowing  to  a  driveway  of 
forty  feet  on  top.  Its  walls,  strengthened  and  beautified  by  willows, 
afford  sure  protection  against  the  heaviest  freshets  of  the  Connecti- 
cut. In  the  fall  of  1855  the  new  armory  was  ready  for  occupancy. 
It  consists  of  two  parallel  buildings  five  hundred  feet  long,  and  four 
stories  high,  connected  at  the  centre  by  a  building  500  feet  long,  the 
whole  resembling  in  form  a  capital  H.  Offices  and  warerooms  were 
added  a-t  convenient  locations.  To  keep  pace  with  the  rapid  ex- 
pansion of  the  business,  in  1861  the  armory  was  practically  dupli- 
cated. Within  the  enclosure  were  also  erected  dwellings  for  the 
w^orkmen,  a  public  hall,  and  a  library.  On  the  same' grounds  a 
beautiful  memorial  church  has  been  built  since  the  death  of  Colonel 
Colt  by  Mrs.  Colt.  In  1849,  Elisha  K.  Root  was  placed  at  the  head  of 
the  mechanical  and  manufacturing  departments.  He  was  an  in- 
ventor of  rare  skill  and  mechanical  ability,  and  aided  bj-  a  full 
treasuiy,  always  open  to  demands  oi  that  kind,  he  labored  with 
splendid  succe-ss  for  making-  all  similar  parts  of  the  revolver  inter- 
changeable, and  forproducingthem  cheapl}'.  No  money  was  spared 
in  getting  absolutely  the  best  machinery.  The  kingly  mechanics  of 
this  realm  of  ideas  knew  that  the  most  efficient  machine  paid  for 
its  cost  the  quickest,  and  they  admitted  nothing  inferior.  So 
thorough  was  the  education  in  this  factory  that  young  men  eagerly 
contended  for  the  chance  of  education  therein,  and  it  has  graduated 
some  of  the  ablest  mechanics  the  world  has  seen.  As  soon  as  liis 
revolver  was  firmly  established  Colonel  Colt  looked  around  for 
other  fields  to  conquer.  He  labored  on  a  sub-marine  torpedo,  the 
idea  of  which  had  been  in  his  mind  from  boyhof>d.  But  even  while 
these  and  many  another  scheme  were  contending  in  his  thoughts, 
the  labors  of  the  inventor  were  ended.  He  died  January  10,  1862. 
The  Colt  Patent  Fire-Arms  Company  was  incorporated  in  1S56. 
Elisha  K.  Root  was  elected  president,  aud  held  the  position   till 


his  death.  July  6,  1865.  He  was  succeeded  in  the  presidency  by  the 
present  incumbent,  Richard  W.  H.  Jarvis.  February  5,  1864,  the- 
original  armory  was  destroyed  by  fire,  involving  an  estimated  loss 
of  $800,000  in  machines  and  $400,000  in  stock,  besides  valuable  models 
aud  drawings.  The  buildings  were  restored,  fire-proof,  on  the  old 
foundations.  One  half  of  the  armory  was  saved,  and  in  this  the 
work  went  on  without  interruption.  The  production  of  revolvers 
increased  from  37,616  in  1859,  to  111,616  in  1862,  aud  136,579  in  1863. 
In  the  years  1863  and  1864  over  95,000  rifles  were  also  made.  To 
pistols  and  muskets  the  company  has  added  from  time  to  time  the 
manufacture  of  gun  machinery,  steam  engines,  the  Gatling  gun,  and 
other  specialties.  They  employ  700  hands,  and  pay  over  $350,000 
yearly  in  wages.  It  is  not  in  the  manufacture  of  deadly  weapons 
alone  that  the  company  achieves  its  entire  success,  although  its 
latest  developments  in  that  direction,  among  which  is  the  New  Light- 
ning Magazine  Rifle,  bid  fair  to  rival  the  famous  weapon  w  ith  which 
Colonel  Colt's  name  is  associated.  There  are  other  specialties  of 
the  comi)any's  make  of  but  little  less  fame,  and  of  more  peaceful 
uses,  such  as  the  Baxter  steam  engine,  Colt's  Armory  and  Universal 
Printing  Presses,  and  in  fact  delicate  aud  intricate  machinery  of  all 
kinds  is  and  can  be  made  at  the  shops  of  the  company.  '  The  pres- 
ent officers  of  the  company  are:  R.  W.  H.  Jarvis,  president;  John 
H.  Hall,  vice-president  and  treasurer;  and  F.  E.  Belden,  secretary. 
3Ir.  Jarvis  is  a  brother  of  Mrs.  Colt  (the  widow  of  the  Colonel). 
Mr.  Hall  is  about  forty-one  years  old,  and  a  native  of  Portland, 
Conn.  He  is  also  principal  owner  in  the  Pickering  Machine  Co.'s 
works,  and  president  of  theTShaler_&  Hall  Quarry  Co.,  of  Portland. 
Conn.  Mr.  Belden  was  formerly  secretary  of  the  Weed  Sewing 
^lachine  Co. 

TSISSON  &  CO.,  Wholesale  Druggists,  No.  259  Main  Street.— 
In  many  respects  the  wholesale  drug-house  of  Messrs. 
^  T.  Sisson  &  Co.  is  the  most  emitiently  representative  in. 
its  line  ia  the  New  England  States.  To  its  splendid  facil- 
ities as  importers  and  manufacturing  chemists  the^'  add  ohl 
established,  influential  connections,  while  the  firm  is  one  that 
embraces  young  men  full  of  well  directed  energy,  yet  possessed  of 
vast  practical  exjterience.  The  business  was  founded  in  1823  by 
Messrs.  Lee  &  Butler,  who  established  themselves  just  north  of  the 
old  stone  bridge  on  ^lain  Street,  removing  to  the  present  location  in 
1836.  For  over  thirty  years  the  firm  remained  as  it  was  in  1822.  In 
1855  a  new  partner  was  added,  and  the  firm  name  became  Messrs. 
Lee,  Butler  &  Co.  Three  years  later,  in  1858,  the  firm  became 
Messrs.  Lee,  Sisson  &  Co.,  in  1865  Messrs.  Sisson  &  Butler,  and  in 
1871  Messrs.  T.  Sisson  &  Co.,  the  present  proprietors.  This  estab- 
lishment is  eligibly  located,  and  has  been  a  landmark  on  the  business 
thoroughfar-e  of  Hartford  for  forty-seven  yeai's;  is  a  four-stuiy 
building  30x60  feet  in  dimensions,  with  a  large  L.  The  stock  carried 
is  immense,  and  their  trade  extends  throughout  the  state  and  to 
many  points  in  all  the  New  England  states.  In  addition  to  drugs 
they  carry  a  large  stock  of  patent  medicines,  paints,  oils,  glass,  and 
manufacturers*  supplies.  Twelve  assistants  besides  the  members 
of  the  firm  are  necessary  for  the  prosecution  of  this  vast  and  in- 
creasing business.  Mr.  Thomas  Sisson,  the  senior  member,  is  a 
native  of  West  Hartford,  Conn.,  and  is  about  sixty  years  of  age;  has 
been  connected  with  this  house  as  clerk  and  proprietor  for  forty- 
eight  years,  learning  the  drug  business  with  it.  He  is  closely 
identified  with  the  benevolent  and  finaucial  institutions  of  Hart- 
ford, being  treasurer  of  the  Retreat  for  the  Insane,  directoi  in  the 
Connecticut  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Company,  Hartford  Count}' 
Mutual  Fire  Insurance  Company,  First  National  Bank,  and  Dime 
Savings  Bank.  Entering  this  establishment  when  but  a  boy,  be  has 
won  his  way  to  being  the  head  of  one  of  the  largest  drug-houses  in 
the  state,  and  is  a  genuine  type  of  the  self-made  man,  noted  alike 
for  his  financial  success  and  deeds  of  charity  and  benevolence. 
Mr.  George  P.  Chandler,  the  next  member  of  the  firm,  was  born  at 
Saxton's  River,  Vermont,  in  1844.  He  leai-iied  the  business  in  Green- 
field, 3Iass.,  and  has  been  in  Hartford  since  1B05,  aud  a  member  of 
the  firm  of  Messrs.  T.  Sisson  &  Co.  since  1871.  Mr.  Frederick  H. 
C*hapin,  the  'junior  membei ,  was  educated  at  the  grammar  and 
iiigh  schools  of  this  city  and  for  twenty-two  years  has  been  con- 
nected with  this  house,  being  admitted  as  a  membei  of  the  firm 
in  1881.  He  is  thirty-seven  years  of  age,  aud  a  special  student  in 
astronomy,  and  the  author  of  books  and  magazine  articles  upon 
mountaineering  and  archaeology. 


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WM.  11.  KKLSKV  iiL  CO.,  Merchant  Tailm-s.  N...  x,i  Jlain 
Sirfi't.— Tlie  leailiiiK  exponents  in  Harttonl,  anil  for  that 
matter  in  Conuectifut.  of  the  art  of  fashionable  custom 
tailorinK,  are  nnquestioiinbly  the  subject  of  this  sketch. 
y\v.  W  illiam  n.  Kelsey,  Sr.,  brings  to  bear  special  qnaliHcations. 
Bi.rn  ni  t'linton,  Ct.,  he  early  in  life  came  to  Hartford,  anil  here 
Ihor.iuRhly  learned  in  its  every  detail  the  tailor's  trade.  To  soun.l 
jiulnnient  he  adds  correct  taste  £uid  unflagging  energy,  and  when  in 
IS.VJ  be  started  iu  business  for  himself,  it  was  under  favorable  aus- 
pi.e'i.   which  have  since    been    abundanilv  realizeil    in    the   sub- 


stantiiil  pr..siieriiy  and  widespread  influential  connections  of  this 
lion.irable  house,  Mr  Kelsey  had  .several  copartnerships,  the  firm 
changes  being  from  KeLsey  &  Carpenter  to  Kelsej,  Carpenter  & 
Hitchcock,  to  Kelsey  &  Hitchcock,  who  in  1882  were  succeeded 
liv  the  present  firm,  composed  of  Mr.  W.  H.  Kelsey  and  his  son,  Mr. 
W.  H.  Kelsey,  ,Ir..  who  is  a  native  of  Hartford  and  who  has  thor- 
oughly learned  the  trade  in  all  its  details,  and  is  a  young  man  of 
skill  and  ability.  The  firm  has  long  controlled  the  best  class  of  trade. 
Mumliering  anioug  its  customers  our  leading  citizens,  public  men. 
bankers,  capitalists,  business  men,  etc.  In  order  to  accommodate 
ihe  steady  enlargement  of  patronage,  the  firm  in  July,  1887,  re- 
jiioved  to  their  present  elegant  and  spacious  quarters,  so  centrally 
located  at  Xo.  251  Main  Street.  They  are  35x300  feet,  and  have  an 
immense  plate  glass  show  window  for  the  display  of  cloths  and 
clothing,  and  which  is  most  admirably  dressed,  being  an  index  to  the 
magnificent  stock  within.  The  firm  are  importei-s  of  all  the  newest 
styles  of  woolens  and  fine  cloths,  covering  all  the  novelties  in 
shades,  patterns,  and  textures.  Fashionable  tailoring  is  conducted 
lieie  upon  correct  principles.  Cut,  fit,  «orkman.sbip.  and  finish  are 
all  perfect,  while  the  prices,  quality  considered,  are  remarkably 
moderate  Customers  can  always  make  satisfactory  selections  here 
from  sucha  comprehensive  as.sortnient  of  goods  in  the  piece,  while, 
this  is  also  headquarters  for  high  grade  ready  made  clothing  for 
boys'  and  children's  wear,  likewise  gents'  furnishings,  etc.  The 
bouse  has  always  maintained  the  most  enviable  of  reputations,  both 
for  its  goods  and  methods,  and  Hartford  is  to  be  congratulateil  upon 
having  one  of  the  finest  merchant  tailoring  establishments  in  the 
United  States.  Their  boys'  and  children's  department  contains  all 
the  novelties  to  be  found  in  the  market.  Being  practical  tailors. 
they  design  and  niatpifacture  their  boys'  and  children's  clothing  in 
keeping  with  the  styles  and  tastes  of  their  custom  work,  and  are 
acknowledged  the  leading  specialists  of  boys'  and  children's  outfits. 


H.VMl.IX  PUJir  COMPANY.  Manufacturers  of  Elastic  Rubber 
Uucket  Pumps,  No.  I'l  Cniou  Street.— Forty  years  ago  a  na- 
tive of  Vermont  invented  the  fir.st  rubber  bucket  pump,  and 
obtained  a  patent  on  it.  Since  that  time,  however,  the  im- 
provements upon  the  original  patent  have  been  many  and  various, 
until  it  seems  that  in  the  Hamlin  Patent  Elastic  Rubber  Bucket 
Pump  Ihe  acme  of  jierfection  has  been  reached.  The  Hamlin  pump 
is  the  outcome  of  scientific  experiment  and  improvement  on  all 
other  patents,  and  without  infringing  on  any  one's  right  they  have 
pioduceil  the  rubber  bucket  pump  par  excellence.  The  Hamlin 
piini|i  is  the  only  one  havuig  the  expansive  bucket,  which  can  be 
expimiled  as  much  or  little  as  may  he  desired  by  the  parties  using 
it,  without  opening  the  chain  and  without  the  use  of  tools.  The 
drip  is  cut  in  the  thin  edge  of  the  rubber,  allowing  all  the  water  to 
drain  out,  thus  preventing  freezing  in  cold  weather.  Its  great  ad- 
vantage over  all  others  is,  that  it  throws  a  steady  stream  of  water, 
aiul  purifies  the  water  by  keeping  it  in  motion.  The  water  being 
drawn  from  the  bottom  of  the  well  is  consequently  always  fresh, 
and  the  wear  of  the  bucket  is  replaced  by  its  self-expansion.  The 
cotnpany  guarantees  every  bucket  satisfactory.  A  large  staff  of 
1,-ouimereial  travellers  are  kept  busy  establishing  [agencies  for  Ihe 
sale  of  this  puni])  through  New  England  and  the  states  nf  New  York 
and  New  Jersey.  They  can  be  manufactm-ed  to  suit  any  well,  the 
deepest  as  yet  in  use  being  eighty  four  feet.  A  five-eighth  inch 
bucket  will  pump  thirty-two  gallons  a  minute,  while  the  largest  size 
—four-inch  bucket-is  capable  of  raising  200  gallons  a  minute  with  a 
hand  motion.  The  president  of  the  company,  Governor  George  S. 
liill,  is  a  prominent  lawyer  in  this  city,  and  was  lieutenant  governor 
of  Connecticut  under  Governor  IngersoU.  The  secretary,  Sir.  H.  C. 
Storrs,  in  his  management  of  the  affairs  of  the  company  has  proved 
liiiiiself  to  be  a  man  of  excellent  business  ability. 

THE  UNITED  STATES  BANK,  Jlain  Street.-In  the  United 
^  States  Bank  the  city  of  Hartford  has  a  substantial  ^and  suc- 
cessfully conducted  institution,  which  has  by  its  sound  and 
liberal  methods  established  a  very  large  as  well  as  successful 
business.  It  is  managed  and  controlled  by  men  of  unquestioned 
integrity  and  long  proved  ability,  it  has  fostered  the  material  in- 
terests of  this  city,  and  aided  by  judicious  accommodations  the 
wants  of  the  business'public.  Its  watchwords  have  been  prudence 
and  economy— prudence  iu  investments,  economy  in  expenses  of 
handling  business— and  from  these  two  walls  of  strength  has  sprung 
a  solid  arch  of  prosperity  and  profit.  Its  principal  characteristics 
are  those  w  hich  tend  to  inspire  and  maintain  success,  to  wit:  good 
coiniections,  unlimited  backing,  able  management,  the  confidence 
of  conunercial  circles,  and  the  highest  standing  in  the  financial 
world.  Although  founded  upon  a  rock,  it  has  each  twelve  months 
been  raised  above  the  level  of  the  year  before;  and  now,  witli  a 
capital  of  S100,000,  it  has  a  surplus  of  5200,000,  and  deposits  amount, 
iug  to  Sl,'2T0,l-30.50,  which  is  a  showing  hard  to  match.  The  United 
States  Bank  was  duly  incofporatedju  1872,  and  its  quarters  on  Main 
Street  are  accessible  and  convenient.  It  does  a  regular  legitimate 
banking  business  in  deposits,  loans,  collections,  and  exchanges, 
receives  accounts  of  banks,  bankers,  maimfacturers,  merchants  ami 
others  on  the  most  favorable  terms,  remits  collections  promptly  at 
lowest  rates,  and  renders  thorough  satisfaction  to  all  customers. 
It  is  a  favorite  depositary  with  business  men.  and  has  on  its  ledg- 
ers the  names  of  prominent  persons  as  its  customers.  Its  invest- 
ments have  always  been  made  with  care  and  judgment,  and  its 
ventures  of  capital  are  always  well  secured.  The  following  are  the 
officers  and  directors,  to  wit:  president,  Thomas  O.  Enders;  vice- 
president.  Henry  L.  Bunce;  ca-shier,  H.  M.  Clark;  assistant  ca,shier, 
F.  G.  Sexton;  Directors— Morgan  G.  Bulkeley,  Governor  of  State; 
Samuel  G.  Dunham,  treasurer  Dunham  Hosiery  Co, ;  W.  H.  Bulkeley, 
Merchant  and  Ex-Lieutenant  Governor  of  Connecticut ;  John  R.  Hills, 
contractor  and  builder;  Atwood  Collins,  firm  of  Ilowe  &  Collins, 
Brokers;  Leverett  Brainard,  treasurer  of  The  Case,  Lockwood  & 
Hrainard  Co.;  Chas  J.  Cole,  attorney-iit-law;  John  \V.  Welch,  treas- 
urer Dime  Savings  Bank;  Thomas  O.  Enders,  president;  and  H.  L, 
Bunce.  vice-presiilent.  Then;  is  no  fiscal  institution  in  the  city 
which  enjoys  greater  confidence  or  whose  management  is  more 
signally  prudent  ami  sagacious.  Its  officers  are  of  Hartford's  best 
known  citizens,  of  large  practical  experience,  an<lfthoroughly  quali- 
lied  for  Ihe  duties  of  their  responsible  position. 


50 


HARTFORD. 


THE  PHCEXIX  MUTUAL  LIFE  INSURANCE  COMPANY. -This 
company  is  the  suc«ssor  of  the  American  Temperance  Life 
Insurance  Company,  wliich  ^vas  started  in  1851  on  the 
theory  that  total  abstainers  were  likely  to  live  long-orthan 
tliose  who  indulged  more  or  less  freely  in  the  cup  that  cheers,  and 
may,  if  loved  well  and  not  wisely,  inebriate.  The  theory  of  the  en- 
thusiastic advocates,  among  wliom  were  the  well  known  Bazillai 
Hudson,  Benj.  E.  Hale,  editor  uf  the  *' Fountain,  •  T.  S.  WiUiams. 
justice  of  the  Connecticut  Supreme  Court,  and  Francis  Gillette,  the 
old-time  aboUtionist,  was  a  sound  one.  It  is  admittedly  sound  to-day, 
as  is  proved  by  the  longevity  of  the  insured  on  that  plan,  but  it  was 
not  successful  in  building  up  the  company's  business.  Right  or 
wrong,  the  general  public  did  not  come  into  the  scheme,  and  in  1861 
the  rates  were  conformed  to  tlie  common  standard,  and  the  name 
changed  by  act  of  the  Legislature  to  the  Phijenix  Mutual  Life  Insur- 
ance Company.  Bazillai  Hudson  was  the  first  president,  Testias 
Wadsworth  the  vice  president,  and  Benjamin  E.  Hale,  secretary. 
Mr.  Hudson  served  for  two  years  as  president,  and  was  succeeiled  by 
Edson  Fessenden,  who  retired  in  1875.  Aaron  C.  Goodman,  who  suc- 
ceeded him,  held  the  office  till  1889.  when  Mr-.  Jonathan  B.  Bunce  was 
chosen  The  officers  at  present  are  J.  B.  Bunce,  president;  J.  M. 
Holcombe,  vice  president;  C.  H.  Lawrence,  secretary.  Tlie  Pluvnix 
to-day  has  a  deserved  reputation  for  "solidity"  and  financial 
strength  that  appeals  very  forcibly  to  the  plain  business  sense  of  all 
who  need  insurance,  andtothose  who  vahie  the  influence  of  such  com- 
panies as  investments.  It  has  paid  since  organ  Ization,  for  death  losses 
and  matured  endowments,  dividends  to  policy  holders  and  surren- 
dered and  ceased  policies,  more  than  S29.000.000.  Its  financial  position 
is  thus  succinctlj'  stated  in  the  report  issued  on  January  1,  1S90:  As- 
sets, January  1,  1890:  Loans  on  first  mortgages  of  real  estate,  $6,549.- 
467.70;  premium  notes  on  policies  in  force,  S88.3.158.53:  real  estate 
owned  bythecompany,Sl.~3~,>*3''I  57:  United  States  bonds.  Sl32,63l.-25; 
city  and  municipal  and  railroad  bonds  and  stocks.  5607,590.'^;  bank 
stocks,  5163,200;  cash  on  band  and  in  bank,  SU6,15S.-,>5;  total,  $9,680.- 
047.54.  Add:  market  value  of  stocks  and  bonds  over  cost,  S68.306;  in- 
terest accrued  and  due,  S186.J47.06;  premiums  in  course  of  collection, 
$48,978.75;  deferred  semi-annual  and  quarterly  premiums,  $35,949  08; 
.  total,  S:«9.680.89.  Gross  assets,  Jarmary  1,  1890,  Sl0.019.7'.*8.43.  Liabili- 
ties: Reserve  on  policies  in  force  at  four  per  cent,  interest  (Conn,  and 
N.  Y.  standard),  $8,804,075;  Claims  by  death  outstanding.  $44.-.i87; 
premiums  paid  in  advance,  S'1829.34;  loading  on  outstanding  and  de- 
ferred premiums.  $16,985.56;  special  policy  reserve.  S529.G79.37;  possi- 
ble depreciation  of  real  estate  and  mortgages,  $80,686,31;  other  liabili- 
ties, $5,385.66;  total,  $9,484,938.34.  Surplus  at  4  percent..  $d34,800.19. 
The  board  of  directors  is  an  especially  strong  one.  as  the  merest 
glance  shows.  Board  of  directors:  Jonathan  B.  Bunce,  president 
Phoenix  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.;  James  Nichols,  president  Na- 
tional Fire  Insurance  Co.;  Nathaniel  Shipman,  judge  United  States 
District  Court;  John  M.  Holcombe,  vice  president  Phtenix  Mutual 
Life  Insurance  Co.;  John  C.  Parsons,  president  Hartford  Society 
for  Savings;  Isaac  W.  Brooks,  treasurer  Torrington  Savings  Bank; 
Francis  B.  Cooley,  vice-president  National  Exchange  Bank;  George 
H.  Day,  president  Weed  Sewing  Machine  Co.;  Silas  W.  Robbins,  di- 
rector American  National  Bank;  Charles  H.  Lawrence,  secretai*y 
Phoenix  I^lutuat  Life  Insurance  Co.;  Charles  E.  Gross,  of  Hyde, 
Gross,  &  Hyde,  attorneys  at  law;  John  H.  Hall,  general  manager 
Colt's  Patent  Fire  Arms  Co. ;  John  D.  Browne,  president  Connecticut 
Fire  Insurance  Co. ;  Edward  I).  Robbins,  of  Hammersley  &  Robbins. 
attorneys  at  law-;  David  S.  Plume,  treasurer  Plume  and  Atwood  Co.. 
Waterbury.  It  would  be  difficult  to  name  a  board  of  officers  more 
adequately  representing  strength  of  character  and  financial  position- 
That  the  company  is  of  inestimable  benefit  to  the  public  is  mani- 
fested in  its  investments,  which,  while  yielding  a  handsome  return 
to  the  company,  have  aided  in  developing  many  enterprises  which 
have  added  to  Hartford's  rapid  progress. 

ROBINSON  LEAD  COMPANY,  Heating  and  Sanitary  Engi- 
neers, Plumbers  and  Gas  Fitters.  Etc.,  No.  237  Asylum  Street. 
—One  of  the  oldest  and  most  reliable  concerns  in  Hartford 
actively  engaged  in  the  sale  of  plumbers',  steam  and  gas  fit- 
ters' supplies  is  that  known  as  the  Robinson  Lead  Company,  whose 
office  and  salesrooms  are  located  at  No,  2:^7  Asylum  Street, 
This  business  was  started  in  1860  by  Mr.  Gfeo.  Robinson,  who 
conducted  it  till  January  1890,  when  the  present  company  was  or- 
ganized and  assumed  the  management,  the  copartners  being  Mr. 
Geo  E.  Robinson,  a  rising  yoimg  man,  and  Messrs.  T.  H.  Langdon 


and  W.  D.  Lennox,  both  of  whom  are  capable  and  first  class  work- 
men. Mr.  Robinson,  is  young  at  the  business,  while  Messrs.  Lang- 
don and  Lennox  are  men  that  have  worked  at  it  for  the  last  twenty- 
five  years  and  understand  their  business  thoroughly  in  every  shape 
and  manner.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  two  spacious  floors, 
40x100  feet  in  area  and  fully  equipped  with  every  convenience  for 
the  accommodation  of  the  extensive  and  valuable  stock.  Thestock  in- 
cludes plumbers',  steam  and  gas  fitters' materials  and  supplies;  the 
Boston  siphon  closet,  considered  by  all  architects  the  best  siphon 
closet  in  the  market  isee  cut);  wood  fibre  tubs,  also  the  finest  tubs  in 
the  market;  and  are  agents  for  the  finest  hot  water  heater  in  the 


market,  one  which  has  given  the  best  satisfaction  in  the  coldest 
climates.  It  is  called  the  Boston  hot  water  beater.  (One  set  up  in  the 
store;  also  a  Boston  siphon  closet  in  operation  In  store.  Call  in  and 
examine  them:  no  bother  to  show  goods.)  Their  chandelier  room  is 
the  best  in  the  city,  and  prices  are  the  lowest.  They  also  have  on  hand 
lead  pipe,  sheet  lead,  copper  bath  tubs,  galvanized  and  copper  range 
boilers,  artistic  gas  fixtures  and  brackets  and  globes,  malleable  and 
cast  iron  fittings,  wrought  and  cast  iron  pipe,  hose  pipe  and  fittings, 
marble  slabs,  wash  bowls,  closet  bowls,  iron  and  soapstone  sinks,  cis- 
tern pumps,  well  pumps,  steam  valves,  steam  cocks,  steam  pack- 
ings, piano  lamps,  etc.  Only  the  best  and  most  reliable  goods  are 
handled;  and  nothing  to  add  to  the  plumbing  line  escai>es  their 
eyes,  as  they  are  on  the  lookout  for  everything  that  is  new. 
The  company  also  understand  the  plumbing  of  all  kinds  of 
buildings  ;  some  they  have  done  are  the  new  Goodwin  Build- 
ings, the  Putnam  Phalanx  armory,  also  the  new  annex  to  the 
City  Hospital.  They  employ  only  first  class  workmen,  and  turn 
out  nothing  but  first  class  work  and  at  low  prices.  The  pro- 
prietors, Messrs.  Robinson,  Langdon  and  Lennox,  are  highly  es- 
teemed in  trade  circles  for  their  mechanical  ability,  skill,  and  in- 
tegrity. In  conclusion,  we  would  say  that  the  Robinson  Lead  Com- 
pany is  in  every  way  a  representative  one  in  plumbing,  steam  and 
gas  fitting,  and  those  in  want  of  anything  in  this  line  will  do  well  to 
call  on  them  and  give  them  a  trial,  for  they  will  not  do  anything  but 
first  class  work  and  in  a  first  class  manner  in  every  case  where  they 
are  employed,  and  live  up  to  what  they  say. 


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THK  .4^TNA  NATIONAL  BANK,  No,  214  Main  Street. -No  llnan 
cial  institution  in  tliis  stat«  has  acliieved  snch  an  enviable 
reputation  op  become  so  deservedly  popular  with  the  pnblie 
at  hirge  as  the  JEtna  National  Bank.  It  has  ever  retaint'il 
the  confidence  of  the  community  since  its  estabh'shment  as  a  State 
Bunk  in  \H!i7,  thus  continuing  until  its  reorganization  as  a  National 
Bank  in  1865.  It  has  ever  proved  a  centre  of  financial  strength  au'l 
confidence,  and  has  a  paid  up  capital  of  S'j^iS.OOO,  held  by  leading 
capitalists,  business  men,  and  corporations  as  a  most  desirable,  safe 
and  remunerative  invesimenl.  It  has  ever  been  notably  a  centre  of 
active  accounts — those  representative  of  the  business  life  and  coni- 
nu-rcial  development  of  Hartford  and  the  state.  Its  deposits 
average  nearly  $'i.(W0.0O0,  while  the  bank*s  resources  include  a  sur- 
plus fund  of  S'340.000.  Sujh  figures  as  the  above  are  alone  a  sufficient 
guarantee  of  the  bank's  standing  and  its  ability  of  management, 
which  reflects  the  highest,  credit  on  the  board  of  directors,  composed 
of  gentlemen  whose  names  and  services  are  identified  with  coi-pora- 
tions  and  enterprises  that  have  so  largely  contributed  to  render 
Hartford  the  wealthiest  city  in  the  Union,  per  capita.  Mr.  A.  R. 
Hillyer.  the  pre-sident,  is  noted  for  great  business  sagacity  and  true 
and  sound  financial  policj".  He  has  the  valued  support  of  Mr.  A. 
(i.  Loomis  as  cashier,  an  experienced  and  most  capable  officer 
devoted  to  the  service  and  guidance  of  the  bank  and  who  is  deserv- 
edly popular  and  respecteil.  The  bank  transacts  a  general  busi- 
ness: it  discounts  much  of  the  choicest  coniinei'cial  paper  from  all 
over  the  United  States;  loans  on  approved  collateral;  makes  collec- 
tions on  all  points  through  its  chain  of  correspondents;  buys  and 
sells  foreign  exchange;  issues  drafts  and  letters  of  credit;  and  re- 
ceives the  accounts  on  favorable  terms  of  banks,  bankers,  corpora- 
tions, firms,  and  individuals.  The  .Etna  is  a  great  financial  bulwark, 
a  progressive  yet  soundly  conservative  banking  institution,  and  well 
worthy  of  the  remarkable  prosperity  achieved. 

FRvVNK  J.  KNOX.  Plumbing  Materials,  Etc.,  No.  316  Pearl  Street. 
—The  business  conducted  by  the  house  of  Mr.  Frank  J.  Kno.'c 
in  the  sale  of  plumbers',  steam  and  gas-fitters'  supplies,  etc., 
at  No.  310  Pearl  Street,  has  become  a  great  branch  of  industiy 
in  every  important  trade  centre.  This  house  was  established  in  1887. 
and  has  attained  an  enviable  reputation  for  the  superiority  of  its 
goods  and  their  perfect  adaptability  to  the  purposes  for  which  they 
are  intended.  Since  the  inception  of  the  business  the  compass  of 
trade  has  greatly  enlarged  and  extended,  the  outcome  of  a  liberal 
business  policy  and  the  standard  quality  of  the  products  handled. 
The  stock  carried  include  pipe,  valves  and  fittings  for  steam,  gas 
and  water,  engineei*s'  and  mill  supplies,  steam  and  gas-fitters'  tools, 
a  specialty  being  made  of  cutting  and  threading  pipe  to  sketch. 
These  supplies  are  held  at  very  reasonable  rates,  and  are  sold  at 
wholesale.  The  trade  extends  throughout  the  citj'  and  vicinity,  and 
the  extraordinary  facilities  of  the  house  have  met  with  an  appreci- 
ative acknowledgment,  resulting  in  annually  increasing  business. 
Mr.  Knox  is  a  native  of  Hartford,  a  practical  man  of  large  e.x 
perience  in  this  trade,  and  eminently  successful  and  popular  in 
meeting  all  its  demands.  He  was  formerly  senior  partner  in  the 
plumbing,  steam  and  gas-fitting  house  of  Knox  tli:  Cunningham 
established  in  1885. 

CLAPP  &  TREAT,  Wholesale  and  Retail  Dealers  in  Hardware. 
Cutlery,  and  Tools,  No.  6J  State  Street.— A  leading  head- 
quarters for  hardware  and  cutlery,  etc.,  in  this  city,  we  find  is 
the  establishment  of  Messrs.  Clapp  &  Treat,  located  at  No.  6J 
State  Street.  The  house  lias  been  ui  successful  operation  since 
1883.  when  it  was  established  by  IMessrs.  J.  C.  Stockwell  &.  Co.,  with 
whom  Mr.  G.  J.  Clapp  and  Mr.  .1.  C.  Treat  were  clerks  for  ?omf  , 
lime  and  succeeded  to  the  business  in  1887.  The  premises  occupied 
are  20x73  feet  in  area,  admirably  appointed  and  perfect  in  conven- 
ience of  arrangement  for  display  of  the  stiu'k  and  accommodation 
of  the  patrons.  The  several  departments  are  filleil  with  a  divei*si 
fled  assortment  of  ginnls  embracing  builders"  and  shelf  hardware, 
table  and  pocket  cutlery;  carpenters'  and  mechanics'  tools,  and 
also  farm  and  garden  tools  and  everything  in  the  way  of  mill  sup- 
plies and  lock.smith.s'  supplic-^,  and  housekeeping  and  kitchen  fur 
nishlngs  and  all  the  various  patented  articles  that  Ijelong  to  the  busi- 
ness. A  specialty  is  made  of  the  celebrated  Kearney  &  Foot  files, 
which  are   furnished  at  manufacturers*  prices.    The  stock  is  of  a 


superior  quality,  and  the  firm,  through  the  splendid  business  connec- 
tions formed  with  the  leading  manufacturers  and  importers,  axe 
always  in  a  position  to  offer  the  very  best  inducements  to  the 
wholesale  and  the  retail  trade. 

FORBES  A  BUCKLAND,  Importers.  Jobbers  and  Dealers  in 
China  and  Glass  Ware,  Silver  Ware,  Granite  Iron  Ware, 
Lamps  and  Fixtures.  Etc.,  No.  S'jO  Main  Street.— Among 
Hartford's  representative  mercantile  houses  may  be  named 
the  spacious  and  attractive  china  and  glassware  emporium  of 
Forbes  &  Buckland,  eligibly  located  in  the  Times  Building,  No.  2'>G 
Main  .Street.  It  is  about  the  leading  and  best  appointed  establish- 
ment of  the  kind  in  the  city,  and  has  a  very  large  patronage,  both 
a  wlidlesale  and  retail  trade  being  done.  The  firm,  who  are  im- 
porters, jobbers,  and  general  dealers  in  everything  in  the  line  in- 
dicated, occupy  a  very  fine  well-appointed  S5xll0-feet  store,  and 
display  an  extensive  and  A  No.  1  assortment  of  goods,  every  depart- 
ment being  replete  with  elegant  novelties.  A  number  of  polite 
clerks  are  employed,  and  shoppers  can  always  feel  assured  of 
fimling  com'teous  attention  and  satisfactory  treatment  here,  the 
proprietors  exercising  close  personal  supervision  over  this  establish- 
ment. Exceedingly  low  prices  prevail  here,  likewise  exceptional 
bargains  being  offered  in  stoneware,  shelf  goods,  and  kitchen  special- 
ties, while  ever}'  article  offered  for  sale  is  warranted  as  represented. 
The  stock,  which  is  at  once  lai'ge,  complete,  and  beautiful,  includes 
exqui-site  imported  china  tea-sets,  superb  porcelains,  Dresden  and 
Sdvres  ware,  art  pottery,  vases,  etc.,  rich  and  handsome  mantel  and 
cabinet  ornaments,  artistic  brasses  and  bronzes,  magnificent  cut 
glassware  in  great  variety,  novelties  in  lamps,  chandeliers,  globes 
and  shades,  silver  and  plated  ware,  table  cutlery,  granite  iron  ware, 
tin-ware,  crockery,  and  a  multifarious  collection  of  house-furnishing 
articles.  This  flourishing  business  was  established  in  1870  by  E.  S. 
Forbes,  who  was  succeeded  by  Jacobs  &  Forbes,  under  which  firm 
name  it  was  conducted  up  to  1887,  when  Mr.  Forbes  retired  and  L. 
H.  Buckland  became  a  partner.  Mr.  Forbes,  who  served  in  the 
state  legislature  in  1880-1881,  is  an  old  and  prominent  merchant;  and 
Mr.  Buckland  had  for  years  been  engaged  in  the  fruit  trade  prior 
to  acquiring  an  interest  in  this  bu.-^iness. 

JOHN  S.  RUSSELL,  Groceries,  Provisions,  Etc.,  No.  640  Main 
Street.— This  is  about  tiie  olde.st  and  foremost  establishment 
of  the  kind  in  Hartford,  and  has  a  flourishing  patronage,  the 
trade,  which  is  at  once  large  and  select,  extending  throughout 
the  city  and  environs.  Only  strictly  first  class  goods  are  handled 
here,  while  bottom  prices  prevail  always,  and  customers  are  assured 
of  an  excellent  article  and  standard  weight  in  every  instance  hen >, 
as  well  as  prompt  and  poUte  attention.  An  exceedingly  fine  and  very 
complete  stock  is  constantly  kept  on  hand,  including  everything  in 
the  line  of  family  and  fancy  groceries,  smoked,  salt  and  dried  meats, 
table  luxuries,  bottled  goods,  fruits,  etc.,  and  all  orders  are  attended 
to  in  the  most  expeditious  and  trustworthy  manner.  The  store. 
whi(;h  is  favorably  located,  is  50x100  feet,  and  is  neatly  fitted  up  and 
well  ordered,  while  some  half  a  dozen  clerks  are  employed,  with 
sevei-al  wagons  serving  patrons  all  over  town.  The  assortment, 
which  is  large,  fresh,  and  carefully  selected,  comprises  choice  teas. 
cofl"ees  and  spices,  condiments,  sauces,  pickles,  olives,  jellies,  jams 
ami  delicacies  in  great  variety;  foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  nuts, 
and  kindred  iiroducts;  canned  goods,  dried  fruit,  prepared  cereals, 
best,  brands  of  family  flour,  meal,  beans,  peas,  rice,  sugars,  syrups 
and  molasses,  prime  dairy  butter,  cheese  and  eggs,  fine  hams,  bacon, 
shoulders,  lard,  and  provisions  generally;  salt,  smoked,  and  dried 
fish,  salt,  saleratns.  soda,  baking  powder,  crackers,  biscuits,  confec- 
tionery, etc.:  also  choice  wines,  liquors,  English  ale.  porter,  beer, 
cigars,  etc.,  fine  old  bottled  cider  for  familj'  use  being  a  specialty. 
This  business  was  established  away  back  about  the  year  1830  by 
Chester  Adams,  who  was  succeeded  in  1863  by  James  M.  Adams, 
who  was  in  turn  succeeded  six  years  later  by  Hiram  "W.  Adams,  he 
conducting  it  up  to  1875,  when  the  firm  name  became  Russell  & 
Barnes,  the  present  proprietor  a.ssuming  sole  control  in  1882.  Mr. 
Russell,  who  is  a  gentleman  in  the  full  prime  of  life  and  a  man  of 
energy  and  superior  business  ability,  was  born  at  Cromwell,  Ct.. 
but  has  resided  in  Hartford  since  lSfi3,  nnd  prior  to  acquiring  an  in- 
terest in  this  store  had  been  a  clerk  in  the  establishment  for  a  nu::i- 


52 


HARTFORD. 


HARTFORD  FIRE  INSURANCE  COMPANY. -The  history  of 
the  Hartford  Fire  Insurance  Company  is  one  of  the  most 
instructive  and  entertaining  of  its  kind.  It  exhibits  in  a 
rare  degree  the  possibilities  of  the  fire  insurance  system,  its 
exceeding  profits,  and  its  capacity  wlien  weU  managed  to  bear  the 
strain  of  such  exceptional  losses  as  is  incurred  by  large  contlagra- 
tions,  of  which  the  great  fires  of  New.  York.  Boston.  Chicago,  and 
Portland  are  examples.  At  present  the  Hartford  stands  in  the 
front  rank  of  American  insurance  companies,  with  total  assets  of 
$6,319,459.98.  and  a  net  surplus  over  all  liabilities  of  $5,508,518.48,  ac- 
cording to  the  161st  semi  annual  t-xhihit.  July  1.  1890.  The  Hartford 
is  one  of  the  oldest  of  American  companies.    It  may  be  said  to  date 


from  1T94.  but  was  chartered  in  May,  1810.  Ntivember  lO  foll.minu'. 
Nathaniel  Terry  was  chosen  president,  and  Walter  Mitchell  secre- 
tary, and  a  capital  of  $150,000.  made  up  of  10  per  cent  in  cash,  and 
the  balance  in  well  secured  notes  of  shareholders.  On  this  modest 
equipment  the  Hartford  set  out  to  do  business,  and  likea  young  hen. 
had  all  their  troubles  before  them.  What  has  now  been  reduced  to 
a  science  in  the  system  of  fire  underwriting  was  then  wholly  in  an 
inchoate  state.  The  Hartfoi-d,  like  every  other  new  concern,  had  to 
venture  in  unknown  waters,  and  that  it  came  out  so  well  was  due 
to  the  conservative  and  high-minded  character  of  its  officers  and 
directors,  as  well  as  the  character  and  reputation  of  the  insured 
parties.  For  the  first  year  the  total  income  of  the  company 
was  S4.49.S,  and  the  expenses  $530.  Ten  years  later  the  annual  in- 
come was  810,102,  and  in  lS3::i,  $53,391.  showing  an  average  increase 
annually  of  only  $2,300.  This  wis  a  slow  but  suregi-owth;  the  prin- 
ciples of  fire  insurance  were  being  gradually  better  understood.  Yet 
some  timid  holders  were  scared  at  the  losses,  and  gave  away  their 
shares  to  get  rid  of  the  note  liability.  Eliphalet  Terry  became  pres- 
ident in  1835,  James  C.  Bolles,  secretary,  and  C-  C.  Lyman,  assistant 
secretary.  It  may  be  noted  that  Mr.  Lyman  held  the  oflRce  for  for- 
ty-three years,  declining  all  promotion.  The  first  six  months  under 
this  management  was  unusually  prosperous.     A  supper  was  given 


in  December  of  that  year  to  celebrate  the  dividend  paying  stage  ol 
the  company  under  the  new  management.  But  while  they  were 
feasting,  acalamity  up  tothat  time  unequalled  had  come  upon  them 
at  New  York  City.  A  great  fire  was  raging  there,  and  the  loss 
of  the  Hartford  was  upwards  of  $60,000.  This  was  precisely  one  of 
I  he  misfortunes  out  of  which  able  and  courageous  men  built  up 
great  enterprises.  Mr.  Terry  pledged  his  own  property  lo  Hartford 
banks  as  security  to  be  drawn  against,  and  Mr.  Bolles  started  in  a 
sleigh  with  the  thermometer  below  zero,  to  carry  the  message  of 
hope  and  courage  to  the  afflicted  city .  They  found  a  state  of  panic, 
with  insurance  companies  in  a  state  of  collapse.  Mr.  Bolles  brought 
the  first  gleam  of  hope  by  announcing  that  all  the  Hartford's  losses 
would  be  paiit  in  full,  and  that  he  was 
. -..-^.  ready  to  take   new  insurance.    Busi- 

ness soon  poured  in  at  highly  remu- 
nerative rates,  the  g»p  in  the  assets 
^  was  soon  filled,  and  Yankee  pluck  antl 

■^^^  integrity  had  laid  deep  and  wide  the 

-^^=  foundations  of  a  business  hencefortli 

to  be  reckoned  in  millions.  Fires  be- 
tween July  19,  184.5.  and  May  18,  1849. 
at  New  York  City.  Nantucket,  Albany, 
and  St.  Louis,  cost  tlie  Hartford  over 
$240,000  in  four  years.  Then  si.xteen 
years  of  exemption  from  great  disas- 
ter occurred,  followed  by  anothei- 
period  of  great  fires,  at  Augusta. 
Me.,  18(;5:  Portland.  July  4. 1866;  Vicks- 
liurg,  1S66.  involving  losses  of  about 
$263,000.  Yet  it  not  only  paid  in  full. 
but  added  $200,000  to  its  assets  for  the 
business  of  1866.  Mr.  Terry  retired  in 
1S49.  The  other  presidents  have  been 
Hezekiah  Huntington,  1^9-1864;  Tim- 
othy C.  AUyn,  1864-7 :  George  L. 
Chase,  the  present  president,  since 
1867.  The  great  Chicago  fire  of  Oc- 
tober, 1871.  cost  the  Hartford  nearly 
$2.(100,000.  everv  obligation  being  met 
in  full.  This  great  calamity  necessi- 
tated the  calling  in  of  new  capital, 
and  the  right  to  subscribe  to  the  new 
stock  issued,  commanded  a  premium 
of  $85  even  during  the  darkest  period 
of  disaster.  In  November,  1872.  ihe 
great  Boston  fire  losses  of  nearly 
$.500,000  were  met.  but  the  Hartford 
was  impregnably  strong;  the  loss  was 
paid  out  of  current  receipts.  During 
the  last  ten  years  it  has  distributed 
S2..500.000  in  cash  dividends  to  its 
stockholders.  From  the  investments 
alone  the  annual  income  is  sufficient 
U)  pay  20  per  cent  in  dividends  on 
t|i.$i  ■.'"ill  iiiKt  ..f  capital  i*resident  Chase  has  proved  his  ability  to 
run  ihi*  company  by  his  magnificent  successes  since  1867.  He 
weathered  the  great  calamities  of  Portland,  Chicago,  and  Boston. 
which  overwhelmed  so  many  other  insurance  companies.  In  Messrs. 
P.  C.  Royce,  the  secretary,  and  Mr.  Thomas  TurnbuU  and  Mr.  Charles 
E.  Chase,  assistant  secretaries,  Mr.  Chase  has  assistants  fully 
equipped  with  all  the  latest  results  of  experience  in  the  science  of 


iting. 


THE  PRATT  &  WHITNEY  CO..  Manufacturers  of  Machini^ls- 
Tools,  Forging  and  Finishing  Machitiery  for  Sewing  Machine 
and  iJun  Manufactures  and  Special  Purposes,  Etc.— The 
plant  of  the  Pratt*  Whitney  Company  now  occupies  about 
three  acres,  on  a  narrow  strip  of  land  between  Park  river  and  the 
tracks  of  the  Consolidated  and  New  England  railways,  about  one- 
third  of  a  mile  from  the  passenger  station,  with  side  tracks  into 
the  yard-i,  admitting  heavy  freights  right  to  the  doors.  It  employs 
860  men,  with  a  yearly  pay-roll  of  $47.5.000.  and  has  all  it  can  possibly 
do  to  keep  pace  with  the  demands  made  upon  it.  This  brief  sum- 
mary of  results,  when  taken  in  connection  and  comparison  with  the 
modest  little  shop  in  which  Francis  A.  Pratt  and  Amos  Whitney 
labored— a  single  room  on  Potter  Street— in  1800.  serves  to  indicate. 


HARTFORD. 


53 


ns  far  as  suc)»  oomparisons  can,  the  enormous  success  achieved  l)y 
i;ood  workmanship  and  inventive  skill  which  has  elevated  American 
mechanics  not  only  in  this  country  but  in  the  Old  World.  In  Febru- 
ary, I86I,  a  fire  drove  tliera  from  the  Potter  Street  room,  and  the 
iiusini'sswas  transferred  to  Woods'  building  iu  the  rear  of  the  Times 
'  tfflce,  where  they  continued  to  spread  throuRh  one  room  after  an- 
"ther.  rill  there  was  no  further  room  for  expansion,  and  it  was 
iiet-essiiry  to  seek  a  place  for  the  increasing  crowd  of  workers. 
In  March,  1H66.  the  company  removed  to  the  present  site  of 
the  works,  having  ei-ected  a  structure  of  four  stories,  contain- 
ing -10.000  square  feet  of  tloor  space,  and  this  in  time  grew  to 
ihe  present  extensive  factory.  Messrs.  l*ratt  &  Whitney  began 
with  the  manufacture  of  machine  tools,  gun  tools,  and  tools  for  the 
makers  of  sewing  machines.  In  18G2  Mr.  Monroe  Stannard  of  New 
Jirit-aiu  joined  them,  each  contributing  Sl*-iOO  to  the  capital  stock  of 
the  firm.  To-day  the  mere  enucneration  <if  the  different  articles 
manufactured  by  the  firm  would  make  too  long  a  catalogue  for  this 
work.  Their  specialty  is  the  manufacture  of  machinery  of  the  best 
quality  with  the  best  moiiern  attachments  for  machinists,  gun-mak- 
prs,  sewing  machine  makers,  including  forging  machinery,  and  band 
and  power  machinery  for  shrewing  bolts,  tapping  nuts,  and  pipe  con- 
nections. It  will  be  apparent  to  any  one  that  the  class  of  work  thus 
specified  must  needs  be  of  the  best.  Making  tools  for  gun  and  sew- 
ing machine  makers  implies  a  skill  in  mechanics  and  an  accuracy  in 
the  applied  sciences  relating  thereto  that  must  be  exceptional  to  be 
of  any  permanent  value.  How  thoroughly  this  has  been  done  by 
the  Pratt  &  Whitney  Company  is  emphasized  by  the  production  of 
a  machine  for  exact  and  \miform  measurements — a  thing  long 
desired,  and  produced  by  thn  firm  after  j-ears  of  scientific  experi- 
ment and  labor.  This  is  one  of  the  triumphs  of  the  company,  to 
which  further  reference  will  be  made.  Soon  after  the  close  of  the 
Franco-derman  war  in  1870.  an  agent  of  the  company  travelling  in 
Prussia  thought  the  imperial  gun  factories  were  badly  equipped. 
and  the  armories  were  bare.  He  immediately  interested  a  Berlin 
engineer,  and  called  3Ir.  Pratt  to  Germany.  So  thoroughly  did  the 
•■nterprise  and  skill  of  the  Connecticut  mechanic  commend  them- 
selves to  the  German  authorities  that  they  entered  into  negotiations 
and  as  a  result  Mr.  Pratt  returned  to  Hartford  w  ith  orders  for  the  Im- 
perial Government  for  $350,000  of  gun  machinery,  and  these  orders 
increased  in  three  years  to  over  $1,250,000.  While  the  panic  of  1873 
saw  the  industries  of  the  United  States  laid  low.  the  Pratt  &  Whitney 
Company  kept  busy  as  bees  till  1875  on  their  German  orders  alone. 
In  addition  to  the  making  of  these  goods  the  Pratt  &  Whitney  Co. 
superintended  the  erection  of  the  machines,  and  agreed  to  instruct 
the  German  mechanics  in  their  use.  With  this  the  Imperial  German 
government  was  especially  pleased.  Departing  from  official  prece- 
dent, they  expressed  their  satisfaction  in  a  letter,  which  among 
other  things  stated  that— "The  Pratt  &  "VNTiitney  Co.  has  furnished 
the  royal  armories  of  Spandau,  Erfurt,  and  Dantzic  with  plants  of 
machinery  which  execute  the  work  with  such  nicety  and  precision 
as  to  save  one-half  the  wages,  and  to  render  the  government  in  no 
small  degree  independent  of  the  power  and  skill  of  the  workmen." 
Other  European  countries  have  followed  the  example  of  the 
<iermans.  At  the  present  time  the  company  has  large  orders  for 
the  German  government  in  hand;  some  from  the  British  authorities 
for  gun  tools  and  sample  guns  of  new  patterns.  For  the  United 
.States  the  ct)mpany  is  making  the  Hotchkiss  rapid  firing  guns—from 
one  to  six  pounders.  It  also  manufactures  the  Gardner  machine 
guns,  of  which  it  owns  tlie  patents.  This  industry  has  made  enor- 
mous strides  of  late,  and  the  equipment  of  the  new  navy  of  the 
Cnited  States  adds  much  to  the  demands  on  the  resources  of  thecom- 
pany  Reference  has  been  made  to  the  machine  for  exact  meas- 
urements— one  of  the  greatest  triumphs  of  American  mechanical 
genius.  The  troubles  which  from  lack  of  standard  guages  beset 
every  large  shop,  and  the  growing  demand  for  the  production  of 
interchangeable  bolts  and  nuts,  about  thirty  years  ago.  led  to  the 
general  agitation  of  the  subject  among  mechanical  engineers,  es- 
pecially those  connected  with  the  building  and  repair  shops  of  rail- 
ways. It  will  be  remembered  that  on  the  accession  of  Mr.  Monroe 
Stannard  to  the  firm  a  capital  stock  of  $;J600  had  been  secured. 
When  the  firm  removed  to  its  new  factory  the  assets  represented 
$75.<KX)  At  that  time  Roswell  F.  Blodgett  and  Seth  W.  Bishop 
were  admitted  to  equal  partnership.  In  the  next  three  years  they 
made  and  put  into  the  business  a  clear  profit  of  $100,000.  In  July. 
1rt69,  the  Pratt  &  Whitney  company  was  incorporated  with  a  capital 
,.f  5:r.'\0O-\  «hi<-h  s.iop,  tni'ren^e.l  i->  <Min.Oi>i> 


THE  KUAN  AND  GUARANTEE  COMPANY  OF  CONNEC- 
TICUT. No.  fl")  Pearl  Street.— A  prominent  tluancial  concern 
iu  Hartford  is  the  well  know  n  Loan  and  Guarantee  Company 
of  Connecticut,  whose  elegantly  fitted  office  is  situated  at 
No.  05  Pearl  Street.— This  business  was  incorporated  by  special  act 
in  1885,  and  has  a  paid  up  capital  of  $100,000.  As  the  name 
of  the  company  implies,  a  general  loan  and  guarantee  busi- 
ness is  done,  dealing  in  first  class  securities,  debenture  bonds, 
western  farm  mortgages,  etc.  The  officers  and  directors  of  the 
company  comprise  some  of  the  most  prominent  men  in  the  United 
States.  They  are  as  follows:  president  and  treasurer,  Wm.  L.  Mat- 
son,  who  is  also  vice-president  and  treasurer  of  the  Security  Com- 
pany; 1st  vice-president,  C.  C.  Kimball,  a  prominent  insurance 
agent;  '3d  vice-president,  F.  I.  Foss,  a  well  known  lawyer  of  Crete, 
Nebraska;  secretary,  Frank  E.  Johnson.  The  board  of  directoi's 
comprise  Leverett  Brainard,  treasurer  of  the  case,  Lockwood  & 
Brainard  Company,  John  G.  Root,  president  of  the  Farmers'  and 
Mechanics'  National  Bank;  C.  C.  Kimball.  F.  I.  Foss.  Elisha  John- 
son, F.  R.  Foster  and  H.  A.  Botsford.  all  well  known  and  substan- 
tial citizens.  The  securities  offered  in  the  west  are  of  a  very  desir- 
able charactei',  because  lands  are  constantly  increasing  in  value, 
and  it  is  an  established  fact  that  banks  and  corporations  which  are 
allowed  to  make  western  loans,  succeed  much  better  than  similar 
institutions  whose  real  estate  loans  are  confined  to  the  limits  of 
their  own  state.  At  the  office  of  the  company  loans  are  placed  at 
six  and  seven  percent  on  choice  city  and  farm  property,  payable 
semi-annually,  and  guaranteed  if  desired.  A  list  of  mortgages  for 
negotiation,  with  a  full  description  of  the  property  offered  as  secur- 
ity for  the  same,  is  kept  for  the  inspection  and  selection  of  those 
desiring  to  invest.  Every  information  is  afforded  by  Mr.  Johnson, 
the  courteous  andobhging  secretary  of  the  company.  It  has  always 
been  the  aim  of  this  company  to  select  careful  and  experienced 
officers  and  the  best  legal  counsel,  and  by  associating  its  board  of 
directors  as  far  as  possible  in  the  management  to  cause  them  to  feel  a 
personal  interest  in  the  welfare  of  the  corporation  and  its  numerous 
customers.  The  company  being  fully  incorporated  under  the  state 
laws  of  Connecticut,  all  parties  dealing  with  them  are  absolutely 
secure.  Since  its  establishment  in  1885  the  company  has  worked  up 
a  large  business,  and  the  names  dT  its  officers  and  directors  are  a 
sufficient  guarantee  of  its  financial  stability,  most  of  them  being 
prominent  citizens  of  the  city  of  Hartford. 

HW.  CONKLIN.  Fire  Insurance  and  Real  Estate  Agency,  No. 
73  Pearl  Street.— Prominent  among  the  reliable  real  estate 
and  insurance  brokers  of  Hartford  stands  Mr.  H.  W. 
Conklin,  whose  handsome  suite  of  offices  is  eligibly  and 
conveniently  located  at  No.  73  Pearl  Street.  This  gentleman  has 
been  actively  identified  with  the  real  estate  interests  of  this  city  and 
vicinity  since  1857,  and  from  the  start  developed  a  connection  of  the 
most  superior  character,  which  has  since  steadily  increased  and 
extended.  He  devotes  his  time  and  talents  to  all  branches  of  the 
real  estate  business,  and  has  come  to  be  recognized  as  a  reliable 
authority  on  the  values  of  realty  in  all  sections  of  the  city  and  its 
suburbs.  Thoroughly  conversant  with  every  feature  and  detail  per- 
taining to  the  purchase,  sale,  and  transfer  of  property,  Mr.  Conklin 
has  carried  through  to  a  successful  completion  some  of  the  heaviest 
and  most  important  transactions  that  have  taken  place  in  Hartford 
during  the  time  he  has  been  engaged  in  the  business.  He  buys. 
sells,  rents,  leases,  and  exchanges  property,  and  on  his  books  are 
always  to  be  found  some  of  the  most  desirable  pieces  of  real  estate 
in  the  city  and  neighborhood.  He  undertakes  the  management  of 
estates,  collects  rents,  pays  taxes,  etc.;  negotiates  loans  on  bond 
and  mortgage  at  lowest  rates  and  on  most  favorable  terms.  In 
1884  Mr.  Conklin  added  a  fire  insurance  department  to  his  brokerage 
business,  and  represents  many  of  the  most  reliable  companies. 
Among  the  leading  ones  of  which  he  is  the  authorized  agent  may  be 
mentitmed  the  Merchants'  Insurance  Company,  of  Providence.  R.  I.; 
Anglo-Nevada  Assurance  Corporation,  of  California:  Agricultural. 
of  New  York;  Granite  State,  of  New  Hampshire:  American.  North 
American,  and  Boylston.  of  Boston:  tlie  Bay  State  Beneficiary  Asso- 
ciation, of  Westfield.  Mass.;  and  others.  He  is  at  all  times  prepared 
to  place  the  largest  risks  in  these  and  other  reliable  companies. 
quoting  the  lowest  rates  of  premium  and  guaranteeing  a  prompt  and 
liberal  adjustment  of  all  losses.  Mr.  Conklin  enjoys  the  confidence 
of  all  with  whom  he  has  dealings,  and  is  prominent  and  deservedly 
popular  in  financial,  real  estate,  and  insurance  circles. 


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HARTFORD. 


BKOWLAND  ALLEN,  General  Insurance  Agent  and  Stock 
Broker,  Guaranteed  Western  Bonds  on  Sale,  No.  51  Trum- 
g  bull  Street. — The  city  of  Hartford  is  the  recognized  home 
and  centre  of  the  American  insurance  business.  Amonp- 
the  many  able  and  energetic  men  who  have  secured  for  it  this  proud 
distinction,  Mr.  B.  Rowland  Allen  occupies  a  foremost  position.  A 
reQo^nized  leader  in  the  field  in  which,  since  186S,  he  has  concen. 
trated  all  his  eflorts,  he  is  admittedly  one  of  the  best  informed,  and 


most  rehable  men  engaged  in  insurance  mattei-s.  His  offices  are 
centrally  and  conveniently  located  in  the  Hartford  Insurance  Com- 
pany's Building,  at  No.  .51  Trumbull  (Street,  and  are  elegantly  and 
tastefully  fitted  up  and  furnished.  He  is  the  authorized  agent  of 
several  of  the  leading  and  most  respc*nsible  insurance  companies 
not  only  of  this  country,  but  also  of  the  British  Isles,  and  has  po 
acted  for  them  durin.g  many  years,  a  fact  which  eloquently  testifies 
to  the  high  regard  with  which  his  services  are  by  them  considered. 
Among  others  h^  represents  such  weU  known  corporations  as  the 
Royal  Insurance  Company  of  Ijiverpool.  Eng.,  one  of  the  most  sub- 
stantial and  solid  insurance  companies  of  the  world,  whose  assets, 
in  this  country  alone,  reach  the  large  figure  of  $.5,000,000;  the  Penn- 
s.ylvania  Insurance  Company,  of  Piiiladelphia,  with  a.ssets  reaching 
83,000,000;  the  Hartford  Fire  Insurance  Company,  of  this  city,  whose 
assets  aggregate  $G,00J,000;  and  others  equally  as  responsible.  Mr. 
Allen  is  at  all  times  prepared  to  place  large  or  small  risks  in  the  best 
companies,  and  personally  attends  to  and  secures  prompt  settle- 
ment of  claims  for  losses  and  their  payment  In  1S7R  he  added  a 
general  stock  brokerage  to  his  insurance  business,  and  has  always 
on  hand  for  sale  guaranteed  western  bonds,  and  other  safe  and  de- 
sirable securities  His  patronage  is  large  and  influential,  and  is 
steadily  increasing.  He  is  an  enterprising  gentleman,  and  is  promi- 
nently active  in  all  that  tends  to  the  prosperity  of  the  ciiy.  He  is  a 
director  of  the  Connecticut  River  Company,  of  Windsor  Locks,  and 
is  deservedly  popular  in  financial  and  social  circles. 

AC.  STERNBERG,  Dealer  in  Fertilizers,  Mowing  Machines. 
Horse  Rakes.  Agricultural  Implements,  Etc.;  Nos.  232 
,  and  2.34  State  Street —This  gentleman  is  one  of  the 
prominent  farmers  and  fruit  growers  in  West  Hartford, 
and  in  ISCa  established  his  present  enterprise.  From  the  start  he 
was  eminently  successful,  and  soon  acquired  a  patronage  as  large  as 
it  was  influential.  The  premises  he  occupies  are  centrally  located 
and  comprise  a  four  story  building,  25x70  feet  in  dimensions,  fitted 
up  and  provided  with  every  facility  for  the  proper  prosecution  of  the 
e.vtensive  business  carried  on.  The  stock  constantly  on  hand  em 
twaces  fertilizers,  mowing  machines,  horse  rakes,  reapers,  self-bind- 
ers, thrashing  machines,  and  agricultural  implements  generally. 
Only  the  goods  of  the  best  producing  houses  are  handled,  so  that 
patrons  are  assured  of  always  obtaining  at  this  popular  establish- 
ment the  best  machines  in  the  American  market  at  rook  bottom 
prices.  Mr.  Sternberg  is  also  agent  for  the  well  known  firm  of  L. 
Oershel  &  Bro.,  dealers  in  and  packers  of  leaf  tobacco,  at  No.  191 
Pearl  Street,  New  York.  He  has  had  an  extended  experience  in  this 
line  of  trade,  and  possesses  an  intimate  knowledge  of  all  its  details, 
and  the  requirements  of  manufacturers  and  others.  His  connec- 
tions are  numerous  and  influential,  and  he  is  at  all  times  prepared 
to  either  buy  or  sell  tobacco  on  commission.    He   solicits  consign- 


ments, whi:h  his  influential  connections  enable  him  to  place  in  the- 
Ijest  market  without  any  delay.  Account  sales  are  promptly  ren- 
dered, and  proceeds  remitted  immediately.  He  is  a  man  of  energy 
and  integrity,  and  sustains  a  deservedly  high  reputation  in  financial 
and  social  circles. 

AW  SCOVILLE.  Architect  and  Builder.  Etc.,  No,  886  Sheldon 
Street.— Mr.  Scoville  established  his  present  business  in 
,  1878,  and  at  once,  by  the  general  superiority  of  his  work 
and  his  indefatigable  efforts  to  meet  the  wants  of  the  public, 
secured  an  enviable  patronage.  The  premises  occupied  for  manu- 
facturing and  trade  puiposes  are  located  at  No.  aHli  Sheldon  Street, 
and  have  a  frontage  of  one  hundred  and  fifty  feet  by  a  depth  of 
Hftv.  They  comprise  a  finely  equipped  factory  and  mill  supplied 
with  all  the  latest  improved  and  most  modem  wood  working  ma- 
chinery, including  planing,  moulding,  scroll  sawing,  turning,  and  rip 
saws,  operated  by  steam,  while  during  the  building  season  employ- 
ment is  given  to  over  forty  hands.  The  output  embraces  all  kinds  of 
nice  woodwork  for  residences,  banks,  stores,  etc.,  such  as  doors, 
sashes,  mouldings,  stair  balusters  and  newels,  mantels,  book  cases, 
hard  wood  floors,  fancy  ceilings,  verandas,  hay  windows,  fancy  cabi- 
net trims,  brackets,  trusses,  and  a  general  line  of  jobbing  in  all  its 
branches.  Mr.  Scoville  is  prepared  to  manufacture  anything  in  the 
woodworking  line  at  the  shortest  notice.  All  woods  utilized  are  of 
the  best  quality,  thoroughly  seasoned,  and  all  work  is  warranted  to 
give  perfect  satisfaction,  both  as  regards  workmanship,  quality  of 
material,  and  price  He  is  also  an  able  and  skilful  architect  and 
builder,  and  is  at  all  times  prepared  to  furnish  designs,  plans,  and 
speciflcations,  and  take  contracts  for  the  construction  of  any  kind  of 
budding,  at  figures  which  only  his  unrivalled  facilities  can  justify. 
lie  is  an  expert  in  his  profession,  and  many  of  the  finest  structures 
in  this  city  are  the  result  of  his  original  designs.  Mr  Scoville  is  a 
native  of  Hartford,  of  which  he  is  a  leading  and  prominent  citizen. 

ARMS  POCKET  BOOK  COMPANY,  Manufacturers  of  Pocket 
Books,  Etc.,  No.  38e  Asylum  Street.— This  busuiess  was  es- 
tablished in  IS^a  as  the  Arms  Pocket  Book  and  Diary  Com- 
pany, but  in  1884  the  name  was  changed  to  that  of  the  Arms 
Pocket  Book  Company.  They  manufacture  largely  pocket  books, 
bill  books,  card  cases,  ladies'  bags,  specie  purses,  memorandums,  etc. 
Their  goods  are  everywhere  recognized  and  appreciated  by  the  trade 
and  public  as  sliindard  productions,  and  have  no  superiors  in  the 
market  for  quality,  elegance  of  design,  and  workmanship;  while  the 
prices  quoted  for  them  are  extremely  moderate.  Mr.  J.  C.  Arms 
has  been  forty  years  in  the  business,  and  knows  exactly  what  is  suita- 
ble and  will  take  with  the  public;  while  his  son,  Mr.  James  D.  Arms, 
has  been  brought  up  in  the  business,  and  is  an  excellent  salesman. 
Both  partners  are  highly  regarded  by  the  community  for  their  in- 
tegrity, and  justly  merit  the  hberal  patronage  secured  in  this  useful 
industry. 

CB.  BOiiEDMAN,  Hack,  Livery,  and  Sale  Stables,  No.  101  Main 
Street. — This  business  was  established  by  the  present  pro- 
^  prietor  in  1861.  since  which  time  it  has  been  most  ably  man- 
aged by  him.  In  1875,  the  rapidly  increasing  business  of  the 
establishment  rendered  more  commodious  quarters  a  matter  of 
necessity,  and  removal  was  consequently  made  to  the  spacious  prem- 
ises DOW  occupied.  The  accommodation  for  a  large  number  of 
horses  is  of  a  superior  character,  and  a  large  staff  of  grooms,  stable- 
men, ete  ,  is  steadily  employed.  Some  of  the  finest  roadsters  in  the 
city  are  here  to  be  found,  also  fine  teams,  saddle  horses,  etc. ;  while 
in  the  matter  of  rigs  no  similar  establishment  can  compete.  Hacks, 
buggies,  landaus,  broughams,  rockaways,  etc.,  all  of  the  most  supe- 
rior make,  are  here  for  hire,  and  the  turnouts  from  these  stables  are 
noted  for  their  elegance.  Hacks  and  carriages  for  balls,  weddings, 
funerals,  etc..  are  furnished  on  short  notice  with  careful  and 
experienced  drivers,  and  the  prices  charged  are  in  all  cases  fair 
and  moderate.  Jlr.  Boardraan,  it  is  needless  to  say,  is  a  native 
and  life  long  resident  of  this  city.  He  is  an  active  and  public 
spirited  citizen,  and  for  many  years  occupied  the  responsible 
position  of  city  counselor.  For  twenty-six  years  he  has  been  a 
member  of  the  Governor's  Guard,  and  for  fifteen  years  has  been 
commander  of  that  corps,  in  which  both  bis  father  and  grandfather 
had  each  held  the  rank  of  major.  He  is  one  of  the  most  popular 
men  in  Hartford,  and  is  universally  esteemed  and  respected  by  all 
classes  of  the  communitv. 


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HARTFORD. 


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LLYX  HOUSE,  Corner  Asylum  ami  Trumbull  Streets,  Robert 
Allyn.  Proprietor.— Tbe  city  of  Hartford  lias  lon^  been  recog- 
nized as  a  place  where  capital  and  enterprise  have  combined 
lo  make  its  hotels  equal  to  any  in  the  state  Promineut 
Ihonuiiiher  is  Ihf  old  establislu'd  ami  popular  Allyn  House. 


centrally  located  on  Asylum  and  Trumbull  Streets.  This  hotel  was 
originally  built  by  Mr.  T.  M.  AUyn  thirty  years  a^o.  aud  conducted 
by  Mr.  R.  J.  Allyn.  bis  nephew.  Mr.  Allyn  died  in  1^*8.^  after  along, 
successful,  and  honorable  career,  and  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Robert 
Allyn.  who  has  renovatei  and  remodelled  the  hotel.  The  Allyn 
House  is  a  handsome  brown  stone  four  story  building,  and  contains; 
Via  rooms  available  for  guests.  Tbe  arrangements  and  appoint- 
ments reflect  great  credit  on  the  proprietor,  and  no  pains  or  expense 
have  been  spared  to  make  the  hoiise  perfect  in  all  its  details.  The 
Allyn  House  is  supplied  with  elevator,  electric  lights,  annunciators. 
and  reading  rooms,  steam  heat,  and  the  means  of  escape  in  case  of 
fiiv  are  ample.  The  rooms  are  all  well  lighted  and  ventilated,  and 
lilt'  l»est  in  the  market  is  always  to  be  foimd  in  the  menu.  The  bar 
is  fully  supplied  with  the  finest  wines,  liquors,  ales,  and  cigai  s.  The 
house  is  eli;;ibly  located,  is  the  lea«ling  hotel  in  the  city,  and  most 
convenient  to  places  of  interest  and  business  as  re.:;ards  the  princi- 
pal depots,  and  streets  cars  to  all  pai"ts  of  tbe  city  are  constantly 
passing  the  doors.  With  all  its  advantages  and  comfort  tbe  rates  are 
very  uuxlerate.  Mr.  Allyn  is  assisted  in  the  conduct  of  the  house 
by  Mr.  John  J.  Dabill,  the  manager,  who  has  been  seventeen  years 
in  the  hotel  as  clerk.  Both  Messrs.  Allyn  and  Dahill  are  noted  for 
their  courteous  and  obliging  manners  and  careful  attention  to  guests, 
so  that  persons  who  have  once  stopped  at  the  Allyn  are  sure  to  re- 
turn when  again  visiting  Hartford. 

THE  PHCEXIX  NATIONAL  BANK  OF  HARTFORD.-One  of 
the  leading  exponents  of  banking  and  finance  in  the  state  of 
Connecticut  is  the  strong  and  nationally  celebrated  Phcenix 
National  Bank  of  Hartford.  It  is  one  of  the  oldest  as  well  as 
most  prominent  financial  institutions  here,  having  bet* n  dulj'  organ- 
izL'd  as  a  State  Bank  in  the  year  1814.  The  charter  was  obtained 
under  great  difficulties,  and  then  only  by  payment  of  $50,000  to  the 
state.  Later  they  were  obliged  to  make  certain  concessions  to 
various  charitable  organizations  in  city  of  Hartford.  The  bank's 
opposition  bpcame  the  political  as  also  religious  topic  of  the  day, 
but  in  spite  of  all  opposition  itlnisever  retaiued  the  entire  confidence 
of  the  public  under  its  sound  conservative  management.  In  1861  it 
was  duly  reorganized  under  the  National  Banking  Act.  and  has  ever 
since  sustained  a  prominent  position  in  the  state.  It  has  a  paid-up 
cai'italof  $1,000,000.  which  is  held  as  an  inve.stment  of  the  soundest 
and  most  remunerative  character  by  our  leading  capitalists.  The 
bank  has  ample  resources,  and  is  a  favorite  place  of  deposit  for 
banks,  bankers,  corporations,  firms,  and  individuals.  The  deposits 
now  average  S^^O.OOO.  while  the  bank  has  the  magnificent  surplus  of 
S5r4,*il3.  representing  tlie  accrued  profits  of  its  long  course  of  honor- 
able, able  guidance.    The  bank  hasa  large  assured  income:  its  lines 


of  discounts  are  on  the  best  class  of  commercial  paper  only,  and 
its  loans  are  strictly  on  the  best  of  collateral.  It  also  makes 
collections  on  all  points  through  its  correspondents,  issues  drafts, 
etc.  The  policy  of  the  directorate  has  ever  been  of  the  soundest, 
most  judicious  character,  and  the  names  of  the  members  of  the 
Itoard  are  a  sufficient  guarantee  of  the  continuance  of  the  old  time 
methods.  Pi-esident  Redfield  is  a  prominent  Hartford  capitalist,  a 
business  man  of  marked  executive  capacit3',  and  is  one  of  the 
most  vigorous  exponents  of  the  true  principles  of  banking  and 
linauce.  Mr.  F.  L.  Bunce  succeeded  Mr.  Edward  M.  Buuce  as 
cashier  in  November,  1889,  and  is  a  most  experienced  bank  officer, 
bringing  to  bear  special  qualifications,  while  he  is  very  widely  and 
favorably  known  throughout  financial  circles.  He  has  the  valued 
support  of  3Ir.  Herbert  H.  White  as  assistant  cashier,  supported  by 
a  full  staff  of  tellers  and  clerks.  The  bank  building:  is  in  every  way 
an  architectural  ornament  to  the  city.  It  is  a  marble  structure  six 
sh^ries  in  height,  one  of  the  finest  in  Hartford,  the  banking  room 
I  ii'ing  located  in  elegant  quarters  on  the  first  floor,  and  affords  every 
,i'-coinmodation  to  the  public.  The  bank  is  one  of  those  great 
liiiancial  bulwarks  which  are  such  factors  of  value  to  a  community, 
iTid  which,  in  the  case  of  the  Phoenix  National  Bank,  reflect  great 
riedit  upon  the  officers  and  directors. 

JD.  FISKE  &  CO.,  Dealer  in  Leather  and  Findings,  and  Manu- 
factui-er  of  Fiske's  Amateur  Boot  and  Shoe  Repairing  Jack, 
^  No.  Srs  Asylum  Street.— Those  who  are  thoroughly  con- 
versant with  the  details  of  the  business  may  be  able  to  keep 
Uie  run  of  the  thousand  and  one  articles  that  since  the  minute  sub- 
division of  the  trade  enter  into  the  business  of  the  shoemaker,  but  it 
is  utterly  impossible  for  a  layman  to  do  so.  For  instance,  the  large 
stock  which  Messrs.  J.  D.  Fiske  &  Co.  enumerate  as  "findings" 
muster  up  no  less  than  eighty-five  articles,  and  doubtless  ten  times ' 
as  many  enter  into  the  full  working  '■  kit"  of  the  factory.  The  store, 
which  is  25xl2S  feet,  contains  a  large  general  stock  of  all  the  wares 
mentioned  above  and  all  the  incidental  articles  that  make  up  the 
equipment,  of  the  best  quality,  at  terms  satisfactory  to  the  con- 
sumer. The  house  was  first  established  by  J.  "W.  Eklredge  in  1843, 
and  continued  in  business  under  that  style  until  1878,  when  the 
present  firm  was  organized.  J.  D.  Fisk,  the  enterprising  head  of 
the  concern,  is  a  Green  Mountain  bo.v.  having  been  born  in  Williams- 
town,  Yt.,  in  1S'J6.  He  went  lo  Malone.  N.  Y.,  in  la'iO,  and  was  for 
some  years  prominent  in  that  place.  He  was  town  clerk  several 
years.  Subsequently  he  removed  to  New  York  City,  and  for  nine 
years  was  salesman,  and  for  a  further  space  of  eleven  years  partner 
in  the  well-known  boot  and  shoe  house  of  Nathaniel  Fisher  &  Co. 
Thence  he  came  to  Hartford,  with  whose  business  interests  he  has 
l.oug  been  identified  and  for  whose  welfare  he  is  always  i-eady  to 
devote  his  energies  as  a  public-spirited  citizen.    Mr.  Fiske  has  in- 


FISKS'S  AMATEUE'C 

Boot  and  Shoe 

REPAIRING  JACK, 


J.  D.  FISKE  &.  CO. 

Manufacturers, 
,s^    27S    Asylun-i    Street, 
EABTFOSD,  CONK. 


\f  iitctl  an  arti  le  t  lUt-il  Fiske  s  amateur's  boot  and  shoe  repairing 
jack,  which  IS  a  Je\  ice  for  halt  soling  and  heeling  boots  and  shoes 
of  any  size,  fioni  a  child  s  size  ten  to  a  man's  eleven.  It  consists  of 
a  hard  wood  standard  with  iron  heel  plate,  with  a  device  on  the 
liaek  of  the  heel  to  hold  the  shoe  firm,  and  three  bracket  lasts  of 
■  lifTerent  sizes;  there  is  attached  to  the  standard  a  steei  spring 
which  presses  against  a  bracket  last  anil  keeps  it  ont  in  the  toe  of 
the  s'.ioe  of  any  size.  U  is  simple,  strong,  and  durable — will  last  a 
life-time.  Among  its  merits  are: — its  simplicity,  its  durabilit}-,  its 
solidity.  This  jack  has  been  in  constant  use  for  months  in  the  city 
of  Hartford  and  vicinity,  and  is  proiinimced  by  all  to  be  the  most 
simple  and  |>ratically  iisefid  derice  for  repairing  shoes  they  ever 
saw. 


56 


HARTFORD 


HAKTFORD  STEAM  BOILKR  INSPECTION  AND  INSURANCE 
COMPANY,  .Etna  Life  Ins.  Building.— The  history  of  Ihe 
inception,  rise,  and  progress  of  the  Hartford  Steaiu  Boiler 
Inspection  and  Insurance  Company  is  one  of  the  deepest  in- 
terest, and  its  remarkable  success  retlects  the  highest  credit  on  its 
fouuders  and  present  executive  oflHeers.  Its  origin  sprang  from  no 
hasty  and  crude  theories  or  generalizations,  but  from  years  of  the 
deepest  scieutificlnvestigation  and  discussion  as  conducted  among 
the  members  of  the  Hartford  Polytechnic  Club,  which  was  organ- 
ized in  iS.'jT.     The  re^uUs  of  their  labors  bore  fruit  in  1866.  and  the 


HartfunI  Situn.  Iluil^r  luspfcliun  and  Insurance  Cnnipany  was  dnly 
chartered  for  the  purpose  of  inspecting  steam  boilers,  and  insuring 
the  owners  against  loss  or  damage  arising  from  the  explosion  of  the 
boilers.  The  company  did  business  for  one  year  under  the  manage- 
ment of  Mr.  E.  C.  Roberts,  pending  3Ir.  J.  M.  Allen's  accepting  this 
responsible  post,  and  which  he  did  in  1867,  after  severing  othei-  en- 
gagements. Under  his  presidency  the  company  emerged  from  its 
infancy  a  strong  and  lusty  youth,  judiciously  guided  on  the  soundest 
principles,  economically  run,  and  in  every  way  promoting  its  policy- 
holders* security  and  interests.     It  has  developed  under  Mr.  Allen's 


presidency  from  small  beginnings,  until  it  is  to-day  by  far  the  largest. 
most  wealthy,  capable,  and  responsible  organization  of  the  kind  in 
the  world,  with  total  assets,  as  per  official  report  of  January  1,  ItjJK*. 
of  $1,343,905.59,  and  with  the  magnificent  surplus,  as  regards  polic.\ 
holders,  of  $565,538.40.  It  proceeds  upon  the  sound  premise  that  pre- 
vention is  better  than  cuiv :  consequently  every  boiler  it  insures  is 
periodically  inspected  by  one  of  its  staflf  of  110  inspectors,  many  of 
whom  have  been  for  20  years  in  its  service.  Defects,  weakness,  or 
overloads,  etc.,  are  all  noted,  reported,  and  pointed  out  to  the  owners 
anil  cngint't-is,  so  that  causes  leading  to  disaster,  and  perhaps  heavy 
loss  of  life  and  property,  can  be 
avoided,  and  the  impending  ca- 
lamity averted.  In  this  way,  for 
a  nominal  sum,  boiler  owners. 
steam  users,  and  employees  ai  c 
protected  to  the  utmost  degree 
against  the  dangers  inherent  in 
the  use  of  steam.  Even  in  ili*- 
face  of  the  most  careful  supfi- 
vision  and  cautious  working, 
boilers  will  continue  to  explode, 
scattering  ruin  and  death  in 
their  path,  and  in  such  cases 
the  insured  owner  is  saved  all 
pecuniary  loss.  The  comimny 
pays  all  claims  in  full  as  soi>n 
as  verified,  and  as  an  instance 
of  the  magnitude  of  some  of 
the  claims  it  has  met,  we  here 
insert  a  letter  from  the  second 
largest  packing  company  in  the 
worhl  : 

'■  Armour  Packing  Co.,  * 
Kansas  City,  Mo.  ' 
"We  feel  called  upon  to  ex- 
press our  gratification  and  full 
satisfaction  with  the  manner 
and  courtesy  in  which  you  re- 
imbursed us  for  the  loss  from 
our  late  explosion.  The  con- 
fidence which  you  have  vested 
in  us  throughout  ihe  adjust 
ment,  rest  assiu'ed  is  appre- 
ciated,especially  in  so  extensive 
a  loss.  With  pleasure  we  ac 
knowledge  receipt  of  your  sight 
draft  for  $19,015.02,  being  total 
amount  of  our  claim." 

The  company  has  thousands 
of  just  such  convincing  and 
unsolicited  testimonials  as  the 
above;  its  rates  are  very  mod- 
erate, and  in  fact  are  fully 
leturned  in  its  severe  and  fre- 
quent inspections,  and  the  con- 
sequent added  sense  of  security 
to  owner  and  employees.  The 
company  in  1888  reported  no 
ess  than  91 ,567  defects,  of  which 
8,967weredangerous,and  timely 
warning  of  .same  averted  prob- 
able explosions.  It  has  paid 
out  nearly  $2,000,000  already  in 
losses  and  inspections,  and  is 
sleiulily  .'tdarging  its  circle  of  policy  holders  proportionately 
to  the  increased  number  of  steam  boilers  in  use.  The  com 
pany  has  never  lost  sight  of  the  great  scientific  problems  in- 
volved in  the  construction  and  management  of  boilers,  and  has  col- 
lected a  mine  of  information  on  these  subjects.  It  has  accurate  tests 
for  the  determination  of  the  injury  done  to  boilers  by  the  various 
waters  used,  and  for  learning  the  tensile  strength  and  purity  of  iron 
and  steel  plate.  It  furnishes  the  most  approved  plans  and  specifica- 
tions as  to  proper  construction  and  setting  of  boilers,  and  will  rigidly 
supervise  all  work  if  so  desired.     Prf  sident  Allen  is  the  guiding  spirit 


H  A  R  T  F  O  R  D  , 


III  evtT.v  phasf  of  the  compiiny's  opcralions.  lU-  l)*:';;aii  the  publira- 
lion  of  the  Locomotive  in  IstlT.  ami  which  lias  acquired  a  wide  circu- 
lation as  the  leading  organ  of  discussion  upon  the  steam  boiler  and 
use  of  steam  generally.  It  circulates  to  the  extent  of  nearly  ::2;i.00() 
-copies  per  month.  The  company  has  now  insured  an  average  of 
38,000  boilers,  and  its  record  of  explosions  averages  about  one  one 
hundredth  of  one  per  cent.  The  company  gives  full  value  for  prem- 
iums paid  in  its  frequent  and  reliable  inspections,  with  the  additional 
guarantee  of  reimbursement  of  all  loss  caused  by  explosion.  Jlr. 
Allen  has  the  valued  support  of  Gen.  "W.  B.  Franklin  as  vice-presi- 
dent, while  Mr.  J.  B.  Pierce  has  most  efficiently  discharged  the  duties 
of  the  secretaryship  since  1S73,  and  Mr.  F.  B.  Allen  as  second  vice 
president  since  April  5,  1888.  both  bringing  to  bear  special  quali- 
fications for  the  performance  of  the  duties  devolving  upon  them. 
The  company  has  occupied  very  commodious  and  desirable  offices 
in  the  .Etna  Life  Insurance  Company's  building  since  1873.  and  is  one 
of  the  best  organized,  most  solidly  prosperous  and  useful  of  the 
great  insurance  corporations  centred  in  Hartford. 


HOTEL  CwriTOL.  Corner  Main  Street  anil  Capitol  Avenue,  A. 
E.  Hulcomb,  Proprietor.— The  Hotel  Capitol  is  one  of  the 
features  of  Hartford,  Occupying  a  splendid  position,  close 
to  the  business  centre,  to  the  depot,  and  in  line  with  the 
lieautiful  Capitol  park,  it  presents  many  attractions  to  the  ordinary 
visitoi-s  as  well  as  to  the  business  n\an  whose  time  is  hmited  ami  who 
seeks  a  central  situation  for  his  temporary  abiding  place.  The  Capi- 
tol is  a  fine  five-story  modern  brick  house,  erected  in  187.1,  and  its 
dimensions  are  60x100  feet  front  on  the  streets  given  above.  It  con' 
tains  forty-seven  suite  rooms,  handsomely  furnished  with  all  the 
modern  improvements,  and  contains  all  that  can  be  devised  for  the 
comfort  and  convenience  of  its  guests.  Spacious  and  well  appointed 
bath  rooms  are  coiiuect*'d  with  the  rooms,  and  handsomely  fur- 
nished suite  apartments  are  ready  at  all  times.  The  fine  parlors 
are  an  especial  feature,  and  the  dining  rooms  are  not  onlj'  models 
of  convenience  and  comfort  in  their  appointments,  but  that  which 
is  furnished  therein  is  of  the  best  quality,  and  well  calculated 
to  make  the  visitor  desii-e  to  return  to  the  table  of  the  hospitable 
Capiiol  with  grateful  anticipations  of  the  best  cooked  meals  it  had 
ever  been  his  lot  to  share  in  a  public  hostelrj'.  Mr.  A.  E.  Holcomb, 
the  proprietor,  is  a  gentleman  of  wide  experience  in  the  hotel  busi- 
ness. In  him  the  guest  finds  a  host  able  and  willing  to  appreciate 
the  fact  that  to  ensure  success  a  hotel  register  must  bear  a  large 
number  of  familiar  names,  and  that  a  stay  in  Hartford  shall  ever  be 
associated  with  a  pleasurable  sojourn  at  the  Hotel  Capitol.  That  he 
has  succeeded  is  abundantly  proven  by  the  first-class  trade  which  the 
hotel  enjoys.  He  was  manager  of  this  hotel  for  nine  and  a  half  years 
and  took  entire  charge  in  November,  1889.  He  has  also  managed 
a  hotel  at  Dobbs  Ferry,  on  the  Hudson,  has  been  connected  with  the 
famous  Piney  Woods  Hotel,  at  Thomasville,  Georgia,  and  the  Camp- 
bells Island  Hotel,  off  the  coast  of  Elaine.  Mr.  Holcomb  was  born  in 
Philadelphia.  Pa.,  and  is  a  descendant  of  the  Holcomb  family  of 
Granby,  Conn.,  is  one  of  the  youngest  hotel  proprietors  in  the 
country,  and  is  also  a  member  of  The  Hotel  Men's  Association  of 
the  United  States. 


In  this  historical  review  of  the  commerce  of  Hartford,  wherein  the 
leading  and  representative  basiness  houses  receive  careful  consid- 
eration, there  is  no  department  that  enlists  more  attention  than 
that  of  fire  insiiAince,  and  the  publishers  have  endeavored  to  bring 
before  the  public  those  companies  that  have  the  most  substantial 
and  honorable  standing  in  the  United  States.  Prominent  among  the 
number  thus  referred  to  is  the  famous  ^tna  Insurance  Company  of 
Hartford.  Coim  ,  whose  offices  are  located  on  Main  Street.  The 
.-Etna  is  the  second  in  Hartfonl  in  age,  but  the  largest  in  assets  and 


business.  It  was  or^janized  in  1S19  by  special  act  of  the  legislature 
with  charter  perpetual,  and  now  has  a  cash  capital  of  $4,000,000,  while 
its  total  assets  amount,  .January  1st,  IS'tO,  to  $lO.07l,.509.t!5.  This  sub- 
stantial corpnratitm  has  paid  in  losses  in  seventy-one  years  S64,t)81,- 
000.  By  the  Chicago  fh-e  the  .-Etna  lost  $3,78iJ.000,  and  by  the  Boston 
one  $l,035.0(i7,  yet  it  promptly  paid  all  losses.  Its  entire  history  has 
been  marked  by  a  course  of  conservative  and  honorable  management 
that  has  not  only  brought  it  an  extensive  business  in  all  sections  of 
tlie  United  States,  but  has  made  for  it  a  reputation  and  a  name  that 
inspires  confidence  in  all  those  who  are  enjoying  the  protection  it 
secures.  The  .Etna  transacts  a  general  fire  and  inland  marine  busi- 
ness, and  refuses  any  risk  that  does  not  come  up  to  its  standard. 
The  following  gentlemen,  wlu)  are  widely  known  and  esteemed  in 
business  circles  for  their  integrity  and  executive  ability,  are  the  offi- 
cers and  directors,  viz,:  J.  Goodnow,  president;  Wm.  B.  Clarke,  vice- 
president;  A.  C.  Bayne,  secretary;  Jas.  F.  Dudley,  Wm.  H.  King, 
assistant  secretaries.  Directors:  Roland  Mather.  Gustavus  F.  Davis, 
Drayton  Hillyer,  Francis  B.  Cooley,  Wm.  R.  Cone.  Henry  E.  Rus- 
sell, Nathaniel  Shipman.  Austin  C.  Dunham,  James  A.  Smith,  Mor- 
gan G.  Bulkeley,   J    Pierpoint   31organ,   Francis  Goodin,  Thos.  O. 


Enders,  Atwood  Collins,  J.  Gtxnlnow,  Wm.  B.  Clarke;  E  J.  Bas- 
sett.  general  agent;  J.  C.  Hilliard.  T.  P.  Stowell,  E.  O.  Weeks.  C. 
H.  Holhster,  F.  W.  Jenness,  H.  E.  Rees.  W.  A.  Warburton,  special 
agents.  Mr.  Goodnow,  the  president,  is  highly  esteemed  for  his 
business  talents,  and  at  tlie  same  time  is  an  authority  on  insur- 
ance affairs.  Mr.  Clarke,  the  vice  president,  and  Mr.  A.  C.  Bayne, 
the  secretary,  are  able  and  energetic  officers,  eminently  qualified  for 
their  responsible  positions.  In  conclusion  we  would  observe  that 
the  -Etna  Insurance  Company,  through  a  just  and  considerate  course, 
has  secured  the  leading  position  among  the  rehable  institutions  of 
Hartford,  and  deserves  prominent  notice  in  this  review  of  the  city's 
progressive  insurance  interests.  The  statement  rendered  January 
1st.  1890,  shows  the  company's  affairs  to  be  in  a  most  flourishing  con- 
dition. 

HERBERT  C.  BINGHAM,  Dealer  in  Flour.  Grain.  Feed,  Baled 
Hay,  and  Straw,  Nos.  54*2  and  544  Main  Street. —This  business 
has  been  in  successful  operation  many  years,  but  since 
April  1st  of  the  present 
year  has  been  under 
the  sole  control  and 
management  of  Mr. 
Herbert  C.  Bingham, 
who,  although  a  young 
man.  is  well  posted  in 
all  the  details  of  the 
trade,  and  brings  to 
bear  upon  it  a  sound, 
knowledge  of  its  every  department.  The  premises 
utilized  comprise  two  floors  and  basement  in  a  spacious  brick 
building,  having  an  area  of  2.5x90  feet,  fully  equipped  with  every 
convenience  and  facility  for  the  accommodation  of  the  large  stock 
that  is  always  carried.  Mr.  Bingham  is  well  and  popularly 
known  in  this  community,  and  sustains  a  high  reputation  as  a 
business  man  and  citizen.  He  is  doing  a  fine  trade,  which  is  steadily 
growing  and  increasing  in  volume  under  his  careful  direction  and 
management. 


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HARTFORD, 


UNITED  STATES  HOTEL,  C.  A.  Swan.  Proprietor,  City  Hall 
Square.— In  the  United  States  Hotel,  Hartford  has  one  of  her 
old  established  institutions,  and  one  that  has  more  than  ever 
become  the  popular  favorite  and  tiie  prominent  stopping 
place  of  the  travelling  public,  under  the  able,  eueigetic,  and  experi- 
enced proprietorship  of  Mr.  C.  A.  Swan,  who  is  such  a  recognized 
authority  on  the  difficult  art  of  modern  hotel  keeping.  The  house 
occupies  a  most  desirable  location  on  City  Hall  Square,  directly  cen- 
tral to  the  business  section,  churches,  best  residences,  etc.,  ; 


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accessible  from  the  street  cars  from  tlae  depot,  while  a  free  (■each 
connects  with  all  trains  and  ihe  boats.  Tlie  premises  are  veiy  ex- 
tensive. The  house  is  of  brick,  four  ami  five  stories  in  height,  and 
excellently  planned  to  secure  plenty  of  mom.  light,  and  air.  The 
house  is  a  new  one  within,  Mr.  Swan  Imving  entirely  refurnished  and 
refitted  it  throughout  and  introduced  many  modern  improvements, 
including  steam  heat,  electric  bells,  the  electric  light,  etc.  The 
house  is  well  furnislied.  more  attention  being  given  to  comfort  than 
show.  On  the  first  floor  is  the  capacious  office,  reading  room,  sam- 
ple rooms,  attractive  cafC',  etc.  Also  a  fli'st  class  billiard  parlor  and 
barber's  shop.  The  dining  hall  is  also  on  this  floor  and  .^eats '250. 
The  cuisine  is  justly  celebrated.  Mr.  Swan  is  on<?  of  the  ablest  and 
most  liberal  purveyors  in  the  land.  All  that  the  market  affords  is 
secured  of  the  highest  quality,  while  the  kitchen  is  in  charge  of  a 
skilled  chef  and  competent  staff  of  assistants.  The  hills  of  fare  are 
as  varied  and  comprehensive  as  the  greate-st  epicure  could  wish,  and 
there  is  a  perfect  service.  The  hotel  has  185  rooms  for  guests,  all 
handsomely  and  comfortably  furnished,  while  the  rates  are  S*3.50  to 
$4  a  day,  according  to  accommodations  required.  This  is  in  every 
respect  a  strictly  first-class  modern  hotel.  It  is  of  the  greatest  advan- 
tage to  Hartford  to  have  such  an  admirably  kept  house  in  her  midst, 
and  the  rapidly  filhng  registers  indicate  how  popular  it  is  and  what 
a  lai-ge  and  desirable  class  of  patronage  is  rewarding  Mr.  Swan's 
efforts 

C-^HARLES  A.  RAPELYE.  Pharmacist,  No.  325  Main  Street.— In 
the  present  day  the  art  of  the  skilful  apothecary  must  needs 
/  be  supplemented  by  other  and  varied  accomplishments,  and 
the  store  of  Charles  A.  Rapelye  bears  evidence  of  the  change 
that  has  come  over  the  profession  during  the  last  half  century.  Mr. 
Rapelye  enjoys  an  excellent  reputation  foi-  accuracy  and  vigilance 
in  the  compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions,  and  this  confidence 
is  attested  by  the  large  trade  that  passes  through  his  hands  through 
the  foremost  medical  men  of  the  city.  Since  Mr.  Rapelye  has  taken 
the  sole  control  he  has  raised  the  house  to  the  rank  of  a  leader  in  its 
line.  The  store  is  R0s20  feet  in  dimensions,  elegantly  fitted  up  and 
in  a  stvle  which  shows  the  proprietor's  taste  in  such  matters, 
while  fine  show  windows,  elegant  fixtures,  and  a  beautifid  soda 
fountain  add  to  its  attractiveness.    Silver  plated  show  cases  hoM  in 


their  dust  lined  spaces  a  fine  stock  of  toilet  articles,  perfumery. 
fancy  goods,  small  wares,  stationery,  etc.,  in  all  the  infinite  variety 
that  now  go  up  to  make  a  complete  drug  store.  A  carefully  selected 
stock  of  drugs  line  the  shelves,  and  the  complete  hue  of  extracts, 
acids,  proprietary  medicines,  spirits,  alcohol,  wines  and  liquors,  all 
chosen  with  a  due  regard  to  the  essential  qualities  of  purity  and 
other  virtues,  bear  evidence  to  the  thorough  tecliuical  equipment  (.f 
the  proprietor's  mind.  Mr.  Rapelye  is  a  gentleman  who  bears  the 
reputation  not  only  of  a  skilful  and  careful  apothecary,  but  is  of 
courteous  manner  and  of  agreeable  per- 
sonality, maintaining  an  enviable  standing 
ill  the  dignified  profession  of  which  he  is 
a  member,  as  well  as  in  private  life. 
^^  Three  able  assistants  are  employed. 

EEXST    SCHALL,    Jeweler.    No.     313 
JIain    Street. — What    is    most    ap- 
propriately termed  the  "  Tiffany s 
of  Hartford  "  is  the  large  diamond 
autl  jewelry  establishment  of  Mr.    Ernst 
t"  Schall,  which  was  founded  iu  18G1  by  its 

present  proprietor,  and  fi-om  its  inception 
gained  a  front  rank  in  this  line  of  bl;^:i- 
ne.ss.      Mr.  Schall  is  a  connoisseur  and 
expert    of  wide  experience  in  handling 
precious  stones  and  fine  watches,  silver- 
ware and    jeweliy,   and  is  a  recognized 
authority  in  all  the  details  and  intricacies 
of  the  business.    He   has  resided  iu  this 
city  for  manj-  years.    He  served  a  prac- 
tical apprenticeship  in   New  York  in  the 
^  ai-'quiring  of  his    practical   knowledge  of 
trade,  and  has   since    built    up    an 
"^^   -^-=^,         enviable  reputation    in    his    chosen  line. 

^..:r-A-     ---^  -    " The    i)reinises    he    occupies    comprise   a 

h.indsome  store,  25xG0  feet  in  di- 
mensions, most  elegantly  and  tastefully  fitted  up.  with  .splen- 
(bil  show  windows  and  cases,  and  provided  with  everything 
conducive  to  the  attractive  display  of  his  tempting  wares.  He  deals 
iu  diamonds  and  other  precious  stones,  fine  gold  and  silver  watches, 
chains,  bracelets,  necklets,  rings,  charms,  earrings,  scarf  pins, 
brooches,  pendants,  aiguillettes,  etc.:  spectacles,  eyeglasses,  and  a 
full  line  of  optical  goods  of  the  highest  standards.  In  diamonds 
especially  does  this  house  excel,  the  selections  being  the  finest  to  be 
found  iu  this  country.  The  dazzling  array  embraces  riviere  solitaire, 
duster  and  pendant,  panache  and  aigrette,  necklace  antl  bracelet, 
earrings,  etc.  Mr.  Schall  selects  his  diamonds  with  great  care  and 
has  always  on  hand  parcels  of  desirable  cut  stones,  as  well  as  others 
mounted,  which  he  offers  at  remarkably  moderate  prices.  He  ern- 
plo3"s  five  skilled  assistants,  who  are  at  all  times  readj'  to  execute 
orders  under  his  personal  supervision.  He  is  a  practical  and  expert 
jeweler,  and  has  achieved  a  success  due  entirely  to  his  own  industry 
and  sterling  worth. 


CHARLES  A.  STILLMAN,  Western  Farm  Mortgages.  No.  271 
Main  Street.— The  securities  offered  by  western  farm  mort- 
gages are  becoming  lo  be  generally  recognized  as  of  a  much 
more  desirable  character  than  those  which  are  presented  I o 
capitalists  in  the  eastern  states,  as  they  are  constantly  increasing  in 
value,  while  real  estate  securities  in  the  east  have  as  a  rule  reached 
their  highest  point,  and  their  values  in  man}'  cases  are  diminishing 
instead  of  increasing.  A  leading  hou.se  in  Hartford  actively  en- 
gaged in  handling  western  farm  mortgages  is  that  of  Mr.  Charles 
A.  Stillman.  who  established  this  business  in  187T,  since  which  period 
he  has  secured  a  libel-al  and  permanent  patronage.  He  is  an  able 
and  experienced  financier,  noted  for  his  sound  judgment  and  integ- 
rity, while  he  gives  close  personal  attentinn  to  all  the  details  of  the 
business.  Every  guarantee  and  safeguai-d  are  sectu'ed,  all  loans  are 
on  first  mortgages  only,  and  on  farms  of  reputable%nd  responsible 
farmers.  The  security  must  be  worth  at  least  three  times  the 
amoimt  of  the  mortgage,  while  the  tei-ms  are  strict  and  explicil. 
Loans  are  confined  to  the  best  sections  of  the  most  fertile  states  in 
the  west,  where  farms  are  constantly  rising  in  value,  and  where 
Imns  are  used  to  improve  the  security  and  increase  the  jiroductive 
e;ipacity  of  the  property. 


HARTFORD. 


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HARTFORD  JNATIONAI.  BANK.-The  city  of  Hartfoiil  lias 
every  reason  to  be  prmul  of  its  niiiiierous  wealthy  bunking 
corporations,  conducted  as  they  are  <»n  so  thoroughly  sound 
and  conservative  a  basis.  Their  importance  as  a  means  of 
contributing  to  develop  the  immense  resources  of  not  only  this 
city  but  the  country  at  lari^ie  cannot  be  doubted,  while  their  sol- 
vency and  constantly  increasing  volume  of  business  are  guarantees 
of  the  prosperity  of  the  tln.Miclal  and  industrial  interests  of  the  city 
and  state.  The  flartford  National  Bank  stands  foremost  in  the  list, 
being  the  oldest  bank  in  the  state  and  ihe  lifth  oldest  in  the  United 
Slates,  while  its  record  of  success  antl  prosperity  is  known  and  read 
of  all  men.  It  was  incorporated  in  179"^  as  the  Hartford  Bank,  and 
in  18(34  it  was  reorganized  under  its  present  name.  It  lias  a  capital 
of  Sl.*.WU.0O0,  and  its  chief  executive  officei*s  are  James  Bolter,  presi- 
dent; W.  S.  Bridgman,  cashier.  The  Hartford  National  conducts  a 
general  banking  business,  allows  interest  on  deposits,  subject  to 
check  or  on  certificates;  solicits  the  accounts  of  banks,  bankers, 
corporations,  firms,  ami  individuals;  buys  and  sells  biUsof  exchange, 
negotiates  securities,  railroad,  state,  and  municipal;  undertakes  the 
registration  and  transfer  of  slocks  and  bonds,  tlic  payment  and 
collection  of  dividemis,  coupons,  and  interest.  In  fact,  it  utilizes 
every  modern  system  which  in  any  way  tends  to  benefit  financial 
transactions,  and  extends  to  its  customers  every  possible  facility 
and  convenience.  Collections  are  made  on  all  available  points  and 
remittances  are  promptly  mailed  at  a  minimum  of  cost.  The  man- 
agement is  thoroughly  progressive,  and  neglects  no  point  of  effi- 
ciency demanded  by  commercial  praclicf.  and  at  the  same  time 
carefully  guards  the  interests  of  its  depositors  from  any  possibility 
of  risk.  It  has  a  surplus  of  $700,000,  and  has  a  showing  financially 
tliat  is  hard  to  match.  It  still  occupies  the  original  site,  but  in  187.5 
the  building  was  thoroughly  remodelled  and  is  now  an  elegant 
brown  stone  front,  two  stories  high.  50x100  feet  in  dimensions,  all  of 
which  is  used  for  the  business  of  the  bank.  The  banking  rooms  are 
elegantly  fitted  up,  and  are  provided  with  safes  and  vaults  that  insure 
the  greatest  possible  security.  The  HaiTford  National  is  ably  officered 
and  by  a  just  and  conservative  course  it  has  secured  a  leading  posi- 
tion among  the  solid  and  responsible  financial  institutions  of  the 
country,  and  fully  merits  the  entire  confidence  of  the  community. 

SEIDLER  &  MAY,  Wholesale  and  Retail  Dealeis  in  Fine  Furni- 
ture and  Manufacturers  of  S.  &  M.  Patent  Sofa  Beds,  Nos. 
:i06  to  318  Pearl  Street.— Every  one  \isiting  Hartford  has  bis 
attention  called  to  the  very  handsome  building  owned  and 
occupied  by  the  well  Iinown  firm  of  Seidler  &  May,  wholesale  and 
retail  dealei'sinand  manufacturersof  fine  household  furniture.  It  is 
built  of  brick  and  measures  DlxSO  feet.  The  lower  story  or  front  is 
fitted  with  mammoth  plate  glass  windows,  and  presents  an  imposing 
appearance.  The  firm  was  originally  estahlislied  in  Hartford  in 
]s09  by  George  N.  Seidler.  a  native  of  New  York  and  a  man  of  many 
years' experience  in  the  furniture  business.  In  18G9  Charles  May 
was  taken  into  partnership,  and  the  name  of  the  firm  changed  to  its 
present  title.  Seidler  &  May.  Both 'gentlemen  have  had  a  long  ex- 
perience in  the  furniture  trade,  and  keep  their  stock  thoroughly  up 
to  the  demands  made  upon  their  house.  All  of  the  latest  designs 
in  parlor,  kitchen,  and  chamber  furnitme  are  kept  constantly  on 
hand,  and  all  goods  are  quoted  at  astonishingly  low  prices.  Esti- 
mates for  furnishing  houses  from  cellar  to  attic  are  promptly 
given,  and  the  terms  are  of  the  most  liberal  character.  An  immense 
stock  is  constantly  kept  on  hand,  and  courteous  and  polite  assistants 
are  always  on  hand  to  show  the  goods.  They  make  a  specialty  of 
the  manufacture  of  a  patent  *'  sofa  bed,"  which  received  the  highest 
award  at  the  Centennial  Exhibition  in  Philadelphia  in  1876.  Messrs. 
Seidler  &  May  enj^y  an  enviable  reputation  for  business  promptness 
in  filling  orders,  and  also  for  the  superior  quality  of  their  goods 
They  are  both  highly  esteemed  as  citizens,  and  their  establishme^it 
is  fully  entitled  to  a  place  in  the  foremost  ranks  of  the  commercial 
industries  of  our  country. 

EW.  CLARK  &  SON.  Roofei-s  and  Dealers  in  Roofing  Materials. 
Nos.  03  and  9.5  Pearl  Street.— This  business  was  established 
^     in  1856  by  the  late  Mr.  E.  W.  Clark,  who  died  in  1881.  when 
his  son.  R.  A.  Clark,  assumed  control,  and  carried  on   the 
business  under  the  firm  name  of  E.  W.  Clark  &   Son.     Under  his 
skilful  management  the  business  rapidly  increased  until  it  reached 
its  present  iw»sitionas  one  of  the  first  rfKjflng  establishments  in  New- 


England,  and  neoessitatmg  th«  starting  of  a  branch  in  New  York 
State.  The  office  ana  warerooms  occupied  by  the  firm  are  large 
and  commodious,  and  a  large  stock  of  niaierial  is  kept  constantly  on 
hand.  The  material  consists  of  sheathing  felt.  English  felt,  English 
concrete  roofing,  etc.  They  also  do  a  considerable  business  as  slate, 
tin,  gravel,  and  felt  roofers.  In  addition  to  the  roofing  business  the 
firm  makes  a  specialty  of  laying  the  imported  rock  asphalt  walks 
and  cellar  bottoms.  It  is  a  substance  that  is  absolutely  watertight, 
ai|il  is  extensively  used  throughout  the  country  for  application  to 
wet  cellars,  damp  basements,  vaults,  arches,  brick  and  stone  walls, 
brewery,  packing  house,  and  stable  fioors.  and  in  fact  wherever 
dampness  requires  absolute  exclusion.  The  fiinidoesa  very  extensive 
business,  receiving  orders  for  both  work  and  materials  from  all  parts 
of  the  United  States,  which  orders  are  filled  with  the  utmost  prompt- 
ness and  never  fail  to  give  satisfaction  to  customers.  Mr.  R.  A.  Clark, 
the  present  manager,  is  a  gentleman  of  about  forty-five  years  of  age, a. 
native  of  Hartford,  and  a  thoroughly  practical  workman,  having  been 
raised  in  the  business  from  boyhood.  While  still  a  very  young  man. 
in  18G6,  he  was  admitted  into  partnership  by  his  father,  and  at  the 
latter's  decease  in  1881  became  head  of  the  firm.  Mr.  Clark  is  a 
very  popular  citizen,  and  enjoys  the  well  earned  respect  and  esteem 
of  the  business  community,  and,  uidike  too  many  master  mechanics 
and  merchants,  he  is  looked  up  to  and  highly  esteemed  by  those  in 
his  employ. 

GLADWIN  &  MORSE,  Investment  Brokers.  No.  7  Asylum  Street. 
—In  this  enterprise  which  handles  the  savings  of  others,  the 
motto  "Security  the  first  consideration''  is  one  which  stamps 
the  character  of  the  enterprise  and  commends  it  to  the  care- 
ful investor.  In  the  handling  of  these  trusts.  Messrs.  Gladwin  & 
Morse  have  been  very  successful.  They  are  situated  at  No.  7  Asy- 
lum Street,  on  the  ground  floor,  in  fine  offices,  and  they  make  a 
specialty  of  western  and  southern  farm  mortgages.  They  are 
agents  for  the  Missouri  Trust  Company  of  Sedalia,  Mo.,  and  the 
CSeorgia  Loan  and  Trust  Company  of  Amer-icus.  Ga.,  and  they  deal 
in  stocks  and  bonds,  debentures  and  real  estate,  bringing  to  the 
business  the  advantage  of  thorough  experience  and  the  reputation 
for  integrity'  especially  requisite  in  that  branch  of  enterprise.  In 
thus  seeking  the  confidence  of  Hartford  investors  Messrs.  Gladwin 
&  Morse  do  not  refer  to  far  distant  connections,  but  with  proud  con- 
fidence point  to  the  leading  business  men  of  Hartford.  The  busi- 
ness was  established  in  April,  1890.  and  has  already  taken  the  leading 
position  which  the  experience  of  its  promoters  and  the  quality  of 
its  references  entitled  it  to.  Mr.  R.  S.  Gladwin  is  a  native  of  Hig- 
ganam,  Conn.,  but  has  long  resided  in  Hartford,  and  has  for  the  last 
fourteen  years  been  identified  in  the  investment  business.  Mr. 
Everett  L.  Morse  brings  to  the  business  that  rare  experience  which 
years  of  life  as  a  travelling  salesman  gives — the  "sixth  sense"  of 
human  study,  for  which  the  fraternity  is  noted,  and  that  prompt, 
decisive,  business  like  quality  so  valuable  to  the  investor.  Mr. 
Morse  is  a  Hartford  man,  and  with  his  genial  partner  enjoys  the 
entire  confidence  of  the  community  in  which  all  his  life  career  has 
been  spent. 

WM.  C.  SMITH,  Groceries  and  Provisions.  No.  IIU  Pearl 
Street.— To  successfully  conduct  a  first  class  general  gro- 
cery and  provision  estabUshment  requires  not  only  ability 
and  energy,  and  a  knowledge  of  the  various  influences 
that  affect  the  trade,  but  also  the  facidty  of  anticipating  the  ever- 
varying  tastes  of  the  community  in  the  matter  of  food  products. 
Among  the  prominent  houses  engaged  in  this  line  in  Hartford,  that 
of  Mr.  WiUiam  C.  Smith,  No.  119  Pearl  Street,  is  deserving  of  men- 
tion. Mr.  Smith  is  a  native  of  Glastonbury,  this  state,  where  be  pri- 
marily engaged  in  this  business  in  1865.  In  18G8  he  removed  to 
Hartford,  and  ten  years  lat^r  secured  his  present  eligible  premises, 
which  are  equipped  with  the  Iate^:t  improved  facilities,  and  will 
always  be  found  to  contain  a  large,  varied,  and  well  selected  stock. 
including  every  article  in  the  grocery  and  provision  line  that  could 
possibly  be  required  in  the  best  regulated  household.  The  finest 
grades  of  goods  the  market  affords  are  here  kept  on  hand,  and  the 
patronage  includes  ninny  of  the  best  families  in  the  city.  The  trade 
is  constantly  on  the  increase,  which  fact  is  the  highest  tribute  that 
can  be  paid  to  the  quality  of  the  goods  sold  and  the  excellence  of  the 
management.  Mr.  Smith  is  well  known  in  tlie  city,  and  in  both  busi 
ness  and  social  circles  is  highly  respected  for  his  solid  worth  and. 
sterling  integrity. 


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HARTFORD, 


WEBSTER  &  MOORE.  Fire  and  Marine  Insurance,  No.  253 
Main  Street— An  old  established  and  responsible  Hartford 
insurance  agency  is  that  of  Webster  &  Moore,  whose  com- 
modious and  finely  appointed  offices  are  located  in  the 
Waveily  Building,  No.  253  Main  Street.  The  firm  are  general  fire 
and  marine  insurance  agents,  and  their  business  connection  is  of  a 
very  substantial  and  influential  character,  numbering  in  their  exten- 
sive clientele  many  of  the  most  prominent  merchants,  manufac- 
turers, and  property  owners  in  and  around  this  city.  Risks  are 
effected  in  first  class  companies  at  lowest  rates  consistent  with  ab- 
solute security,  and  all  losses  are  promptly  adjusted,  a  special  feat- 
ure being  made  of  the  expeditious  settlement  of  claims.  They  enjoy 
exceptional  facilities  for  placing  large  fire  and  marine  lines,  repre- 
senting the  following  stanch  and  responsible  associations:  Fire- 
men's, of  Newark.  N.  J.:  Buffalo  German,  of  Buffalo,  N.  Y.:  Ameri- 
can, of  Newark,  N.  J.;  Milwaukee  Mechanics',  of  Milwaukee,  Wis.; 
the  Union,  of  Philadelphia:  the  Merchants',  of  Newark,  N.  J.;  the 
Pacific,  of  New  York;  the  United  States,  of  New  York;  the  New 
York  Bowery,  of  New  Y'ork;  the  Farragut,  of  New  York;  the  Eliot, 
"f  Boston,  Mass.;  the  Michigan,  of  Detroit,  Mich.;  the  People's,  of 
Manchester,  N.  H. ;  the  London  ,&  Lancashire,  of  Liverpo.il,  Eng. ; 
and  others  equally  noteworthy:  and  all  interests  entrustetl  to  this 
reliable  firm  are  certain  to  be  attended  to  in  the  most  tiuslworthy 
and  satisfactory  manner.  This  well  and  favorably  known  insurance 
agency  was  established  in  1868  by  Charles  M.  Webster,  who,  under 
the  firm  name  of  Charles  M.  Webster  &  Co.,  conducted  it  up  to  1888, 
when  he  associated  with  him  in  partnership  Geo.  C.  Moore,  tht*  style 
changing  at  the  period  last  mentioned  to  Webster  &  Moore.  5Iessrs. 
Webster  &  Moore,  who  are  both  gentlemen  in  the  full  prime  of  life 
and  natives  of  this  city,  are  men  of  entire  probity  of  character  as 
well  as  energy,  sagacity,  and  business  abilit.v.  and  are  deservedly 
esteemed  in  the  community  alike  in  insurance  and  commercial  cir- 
cles, and  in  private  life. 

Nr.^LMER  &  CO..  Manufacturers  of  Oak  Tanned  Leather 
Belting.  Etc.,  No.  338  Asylum  Street  —This  house  is  one  of 
,  the  largest  of  the  kind  in  New  England,  and  was  established 
in  18.5!)  by  Messrs.  N.  Palmer,  George  Aspinwall,  and  J.  W. 
Fuller.  In  1869  Mr.  Palmer  died,  and  the  business  was  conducted  by 
the  surviving  partners  until  1875,  when  Mr.  Fuller  retired.  In  1878 
Mr.  Fayette  C.  Clark  was  admitted  into  partnership,  and  on  the 
death  of  Mr.  Aspinwall  became  sole  proprietor,  still  conducting  the 
business  under  the  old  firm  name  of  N.  Palmer  &  Co.  The  work- 
shop, storage-room,  etc.,  occupy  two  spacious  floors,  and  the  busi- 
ness fi'om  a  small  beginning  has  assumed  large  proportions,  extend- 
ing throughout  all  sections  of  New  England  and  to  remote  parts  of 
the  United  States  and  Canada.  Messrs.  N.  Palmer  &  Co.  manufac- 
ture strictly  short  lap  oak  tanned  leather  belting,  tipped  belt  lac- 
ings, etc.,  and  deal  in  all  kinds  of  manufacturers'  supplies.  Charter 
Oak  belt  oil,  etc.  The  flrm  also  furnish  the  entire  country  with  a 
patent  lubricating  axle  washer  of  great  merit  and  reliability.  It  was 
invented  and  patented  by  Mr.  Clark,  and  is  made  of  leather  which 
undergoes  special  treatment  by  a  chemical  solution  that  renders  it 
impermeableto  moisture  and  non-sensitive  to  the  influence  of  heat  or 
dryness  of  the  atmosphere,  while  it  acts  as  a  lubricant  to  the  axle.  It 
also  deadens  sound,  and,  retaining  its  virtues  through  all  seasons,  is 
highly  efficient  till  worn  out.  A  specialty  is  also  made  of  polishing 
and  buffing  leather  of  different  kinds  for  polishing  steel  and  soft 
n\etals.  Mr.  Clark  carefully  flils  ordeis  at  the  lowest  possible  prices, 
and  fully  warrants  all  his  goods  to  be  exactl.v  as  represented.  Mr. 
Clark  was  born  in  Windsor.  Conn.,  but  has  resided  in  Hartford  for 
the  last  twenty-four  years,  where  he  is  greatly  respected  in  business 
circles  for  his  energy  and  sterling  integrity. 

SILAS  CHAPMAN,  Jr.,  Fire  Insurances,  No  .55  Trumbull  Street. 
—One  ot  the  most  popular,  ablest,  and  successful  fire  insurance 
brokers  of  Hartford  is  unquestionably  Mr.  Silas  Chapman, 
Jr  ,  of  No.  55  Trumbull  Street.  The  extensive  business  con- 
ducted by  him  was  founded  in  1S68.  and  has  had  a  rapid  and  substan- 
tial growth.  As  agent,  Mr.  Chapman  represents  the  most  desirable 
lire  insurance  companies  with  which  to  do  business.  He  is  the 
authorized  agent  for  the  American,  British  America,  Continental 
Fire  Association  of  Philadelphia,  Fireman's  Fund,  Germania  of  New 
York,  Hanover.  London  Assurance,  Mechanics'  and  Traders'  of  N.  O., 
Niagara;  North  Western  National,  Orient,  Phoenix  (Eng.),  Reading, 


Security,  Western  (Canada),  and  Metropolitan  Plate  Glass.  These 
companies  present  an  admirable  array,  and  policy  holders  in  any  of 
them  feel  an  absolute  security.  Mr.  Chapman  is  prepared  to 
promptly  place  the  largest  lines  of  Insurance  at  lowest  rates,  the 
risks  being  well  distributed  among  responsible  companies.  He  con- 
trols the  insuring  of  desirable  lines  of  business  and  residential  prop- 
erty in  Hartford  and  vicinity,  and  has  become  deservedly  popular 
with  our  leading  property  owners.  As  a  matter  of  fact.  Mr.  Chap- 
man brings  good  fortune  both  to  the  companies  he  represents  as 
well  as  the  insiu'ed.  He  is  a  native  of  Hartford,  and  held  in  the 
highest  respect  and  esteem  by  the  community  at  large.  His  long  ex- 
perience in  insurance  matters  is  a  guarantee  that  he  fully  under- 
stands every  detail,  and  offers  the  best  possible  indemnity  to  pa- 
trons furnished  by  the  most  responsible  insurance  companies  in  ex- 
istence. Mr.  Louis  Behner  has  been  with  Mr,  tliapman  since  the 
Chicago  fire  ot  October  1871.  and  on  account  of  his  faithful  service 
is  now  occupying  a  most  important  position  in  the  agency 

THE  A.  D.  VORCE  COMPANY,  Manufacturers  of  Mirrors,  Pic- 
ture Frames.  Etc.,  No.  276  Main  Street.— This  enterprise  was 
established  thirty-five  years  ago  by  Isaac  Glazier,  who  was 
succeeded  by  I.  Glazier  &  Co.,  O.  D.  Glazier  &  Co.,  and  in 
1875  by  A.  D.  Vorce  &  Co.  Eventually  in  18S3  the  A  D.  Vorce  Com- 
pany was  organized  with  ample  capital,  Mr.  A.  D.  Vorce  being  the 
active  and  Mr,  S.  W.  Bobbins  the  special  partner.  The  premises 
occupied  comprise  a  spacious  floor  30x1(30  feet  in  area,  with  an  ex 
tension  of  two  rooms  connected  by  an  archway  and  elegantl.v  fitted 
up  for  the  display  of  flue  paintings.  The  A.  D,  Vorce  Company 
manufactures  and  deals  in  pier  and  mantel  mirrors,  porti'ait  and 
picture  frames,  cornices,  brackets,  easels,  flower  stand.s,  etc.  Works 
of  art  are  also  sold  on  commission,  and  special  attention  is  given  to 
framing.  The  company  idso  keeps  in  stock  paintings,  engravings 
and  chromos,  photographs  and  hthographs.  French  and  German  mir- 
ror plates,  and  gilt  and  n  alnut  room  motddings.  The  pictures  and 
other  art  specialties  of  this  reliable  company  are  unrivalled  for 
beaut.v,  finish,  and  excellence.  The  company's  art  gallery  is  free  to 
all,  and  is  a  favorite  resort  in  Hartford  for  lovers  of  the  fine  arts. 
Mr.  Vorce  is  well  kuown  in  art  circles  as  one  of  the  most  efficient 
and  critical  judges  of  paintings  in  the  state,  and  there  are  few  men 
who  understand  the  framing  of  pictures  better  than  he  does.  He 
frames  pictures  to  set  them  forth  to  the  best  possible  advantage,  not 
overloading  his  pictures  gorgeou.sly.  but  framing  them  artistically. 
Orders  are  carefully  ftUed  at  very  moderate  prices,  and  entire  satis- 
faction is  gtiaranteed  to  patrons.  Mr.  Vorce  is  a  native  of  Con- 
necticut. He  is  highly  regarded  b.v  the  community  for  bis  ability 
and  integrity,  and  justly  merits  the  liberal  patronage  secured  in  this 
artistic  busmess. 

BURKE  BROTHERS,  Wholesale  Dealers  ui  Hats,  Caps,  and 
Gentlemen's  Furnishing  Goods,  No.  177  Main  Street.— This 
representative  firm  is  composed  of  Messrs.  J.  E.  and  P.  A, 
Burke,  two  gentlemen  who  were  born  in  this  city,  and  acquired 
here  a  thorough  and  practical  knowledge  of  all  the  details  of  their 
business.  Starting  at  the  foot  of  the  ladder  as  apprentices,  and  then 
journeymen  in  the  line  they  now  follow,  they,  in  1875  founded  their 
present  business,  and  from  its  inception  secured  a  large  and  valuable 
patronage  not  only  in  this,  but  in  neighboring  states.  Few  houses 
have  gained  a  more  widespread  and  deserved  popularity,  and  their 
trade  is  large  and  comprehensive.  The  premises  they  occupy  are 
situated  at  No.  177  Main  Street,  and  comprise  a  large  and  conimodi- 
ons  store,  30xliX)  feet  in  dimensions,  well  provided  with  all  the  nee 
essarv  facilities  for  the  transaction  of  the  important  business  carried 
on  The  goods  handled  are  purchased  direct  from  the  makers,  and 
comprise  the  best  and  fluest  in  each  fine  that  can  be  found  in  the 
city.  The  carefully  selected  assortment  embraces  every  description 
of  mens',  bo.vs".  youths',  and  children's  hats  and  caps,  together  with 
gentlemen's  furnishing  goods  ot  every  description  in  the  newest  and 
lates  styles  and  designs,  and  representative  of  the  prevailingfashions. 
■  These  are  offered  to  the  trade  at  prices  which  only  the  large  and  in- 
fluential connections  of  the  house  and  their  unrivalled  facilities  can 
warrant.  Both  partners  give  their  undivided  and  personal  attention 
to  their  business,  and  make  the  wants  of  the  trade,  and  how  best  to 
meet  them,  their  particular  study.  They  are  active  and  honorable 
business  men,  and  possess  the  confidence  and  esteem  of  the  commun- 
ity in  general  and  of  the  trade  in  particular. 


HARTFORD. 


STATE  SAVlN(iS  BANK.  Boanl  of  Trade  Building;.-  One  of  thp 
most  deservedly  popular  tlnancJal  mstituiions  in  Hartford, 
is  the  State  Savings  Bank,  which  has  ever  retained  the  con- 
fidence and  patronage  of  the  community  at  large.  The  hank 
was  duly  chartered  according  to  state  law  in  1858,  and  from  its 
inception  secnreil  the  endorsatiou  of  all  classes,  and  has  ever  since 
heen  a  favorite  place  of  deposit  for  large  as  well  as  small  sums.  The 
hank  has  a  deposit  of  about  S3.:i50.no0.  and  the  best  eridence  of  the 


Beach  and  Ciiarles  M.  Beach  were  admitted,  these  two  gentlfnicn 
and  George  Beach,  Jr.,  mentioned  above  being  son;;  of  George  Beach, 
Sr.  The  house  is  one  of  the  oldest,  largest,  best  and  most  favorably 
known  in  New  England,  their  business  amounting  to  a  million  dol- 
lai-s  annually.  They  are  large  importers  and  exporters  of  dyestuffs. 
chemicals,  oils,  cochineal,  indigo,  and  general  merchandise,  es 
pecially  wool,  and  are  the  sole  agents  in  the  United  States  for  Alius 
Works  aniline  dyes,  made  by  Messrs.  Brooks,  Kiinpson  &  Spiller. 
London.  They  are  ulao  American  ropresen 
tatives  for  the  British  Alizarine  Company':- 
alizarine;  Mucklow&Co.,  Elton  Fold  Works. 
Fngland,  dyeing  and  tanning  extracts,  etc 
The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  four  story 
building  40x72  feet  in  dimensions,  warehouse 
and  mill  300x100  feet,  on  Potter  Street.  Vhey 
carry  an  immense  stock,  and  all  orders  are 
promptly  filled  at  most  r<*asonable  prices. 
The  individual  members  of  the  fimi  an  all 
well  known  citizens,  respected  alike  in  business 
and  social  circles.  Mr.  C.  M.  Beach  is  a  di- 
rector in  the  Connecticut  Mutual  Life  Insur- 
ance Company,  Phoenix  Bank.  Phoenix  In- 
surance and  Steam  Boiler  Insurance  C^Jin 
panics,  and  treasurer  and  general  manager 
of  the  Broad  Brook  Company. 


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wisdom  and  pnidence  of  the  executive  inatiaKeineiit  is  shown  by  the 
fact  that  the  bank  has  now  a  splendid  surplus  fund,  an  additional 
guarantee  and  safeguard  to  every  depositor.  The  trustees  and 
officers  of  the  bank  are  as  follows:  Trustees— Gustavus  F.  Davis, 
president  City  Bank  of  Hartford:  Henry  Kellogg,  president  Phoenix 
Insurance  Co  :  William  Hamersley,  late  State's  Attorney,  Hartford 
County:  Miles  \V.  Graves,  treasurer  Pratt  &  Whitney  Co.;  D.  W.  C. 
Skilton.  vice-president  Plicenix  Insurance  Co.;  Samuel  Taylor,  E. 
Taylor  &  Son.  lumber:  Leverett  Brainard,  Case.  Lockwood  and 
Brainard  Co.;  James  Nichols,  president  National  Fire  Insurance  Co.: 
Clarence  B.  Ingrahain.  Botsford,  Ingraham  &  Swift;  Hiiiry  F,. 
Taintor,  lawyer  and  assistant  judge  at  City  Court;  Geo.  E.  Hatch. 
Hatch  &  North,  coal  dealers:  Chas  E.  Billings,  president  Billinj^s  & 
Spencer  Co. :  president,  Gustavus  F.  Davis;  vice-president,  Henry 
Kellogg:  secretary'  and  treasurer.  Jno.  W.  Stedman.  These,  it 
need  hardly  be  added,  are  all  representative  and  responsible 
business  men.  of  the  highest  standing  in  the  community,  and  whose 
names  are  synonymous  with  stability  and  integrity.  In  conclusion, 
it  may  be  said,  every  facility  is  afforded  the  public,  and  the  bank's 
efforts  are  duly  appreciated,  as  is  indicated  by  its  large  volume  of 
deposits. 

BE.VCH  &  CO..  Commission  .Merchants  and  Dealers  in  Dye 
stuffs.  Oils,  and  Chemicals.  Nos.  2t19  and  211  State  Street  -The 
importance  of  the  trade  in  dyestuffs.  oils,  and  chemicals  to 
New  England,  as  the  greatest  manufacturing  centre  on  the 
continent  in  the  hues  of  textile  fabiics.  leather  paper,  etc.,  cannot 
he  overestimated  Likewise  throiigli(nit  every  section  of  the  United 
States  there  exists  an  increasing  demand  for  nearly  everything 
dealt  in  in  this  branch  of  commerce:  it  is  therefore  a  matter  of  con- 
gratulation that  Hartford  is  the  headquarters  for  one  of  the  leading 
and  most  thoroughly  representative  concerns  devoted  to  this  trade, 
viz  ,  the  firm  of  Beach  ,S  Co..  dealers  iu  dyestuffs.  nils,  and  chemi- 
cals, located  at  Nos.  209  and  ill  State  Street  The  business  was  first 
established  in  1S32.  the  firm  style  being  Hungerferd,  Phelps*  Beach. 
In  1R31  it  was  changed  to  Phelps  &  Beach,  and  again  in  IS.S8  to  Beach 
A  Co..  the  members  of  the  new  firm  being  George  Beach.  Sr..  and 
George  Beach.  Jr.    In  1849  George  Beach.  Sr..  retireii  and  J  Watson 


HAAS.  Connecticut  Seed  Leaf  To-, 
hacco.  No.  141;  State  Street.— As  a 
factor  iu  the  general  sum  of  com 
mercial  activity  here  in  Hartford  the 

unportance  of  the  trade  iu    leaf  tobacco  can 
carcely  be  overestimated.      The  amount  of 

capital  invested,  the  extent  of  its  operations. 

and  interests  involved  places  it  at  once  among 

the  chief  branches  of  business  in  the  city  at 
the  present  day.  Engaged  in  the  Une  above  indicated  Hartford  has. 
a  number  of  soUd  and  substantial  Arms,  prominent  among  the  others 
being  that  of  L  B.  Haas  (formerly  of  C.  Welles  &  Co.i,  packers  of 
and  wholesale  dealers  in  Connecticut  seed  leaf,  whose  com^otUous 
and  well  stocked  establishment  is  located  at  No.  140  State  Street 
The  house  is  the  oldest  and  most  widely  known  concern  of  the  kiml 
in  this  city,  and  has  an  extenpive  business  connection,  shippiuy 
throughout  the  eastern  and  western  states.  The  premises  occupieii 
as  office  and  warehouse  comprise  an  entire  25x100  four-story  st rue 
ture,  with  ample  and  complete  facilities  for  sorting,  packing,  ami 
sliipping.  and  a  large  force  of  help  is  employed,  while  a  heavy,  care- 
fully assorted  stock  is  constantly  kept  on  hand,  and  all  orders  for 
anything  in  the  Une  of  Connecticut  seed  leaf  tobacco  are  filled  in  the 
most  prompt  and  trustworthy  manner.  This  business  was  estab- 
lished in  ie.30  at  Glastonbury,  Ct.,  by  Oswin  Welles  and  in  lf60,  was 
moved  to  this  city,  where  some  ten  years  later  the  firm  name  became 
C.  W.  Welles  &  Co  .  the  senior  member  being  son  of  the  founder  and 
the  junior  partner  the  present  proprietor,  who  assumed  sole  control  in 
18*t.  Mr.  Haas,  who  is  a  gentleman  of  full  middle  age.  is  a  native 
of  Hollaud.  but  has  resided  in  Hartford  since  1849. 


FKANK  II.  CRUYGIER,  Wholesale  and  Retail  Dealer  in  Cigars. 
Tobacco,  and  Cigarettes,  No.  48  State  Street.— This  business 
has  been  carried  on  successfully  since  IS.'Jo,  and  was  established 
by  5Ir.  Benj.  Wood,  who  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Cruygier  iu 
spruig,  1888.  The  premises  are  50  feet  deep  and  very  complete  in  all 
arrangements  embodying  all  the  moderu  ideas  of  convenience,  and 
Iiresents  a  handsome,  attractive  appearance.  The  business  is  both 
wholesale  and  retail  in  character,  and  the  as.sortmf  nt  of  goods  dis 
played  is  large  and  varied,  embracing  the  very  finest  grades  of  Ha 
vana.  imported  and'domestic  cigars,  including  the  celebrated  original 
"  Crown  .lewel  "  cigars,  which  are  manufactured  from  carefully 
selected  tobacco,  and  have  a  wide  sale,  and  are  always  in  demand  by 
the  trade:  also  all  the  leading  brands  of  cigarettes  and  fine  cut  and 
plug  chewing  and  smoking  tobaccos  of  the  most  prominent  manufa_-i . 
tirers.  and  meerschaum  and  briar  pipes,  etc.,  and  tobacco  pouches, 
and  every  thing  comprehended  in  smoker's  articles. 


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HARTFORD. 


THE  \VM.  ROGERS  MANUFACTURING  CO..  Maiiuractiirers  of 
Electro  Silvei-Plated  Table  Ware,  Nos.  66  to  80  Market  Street. 
—To  the  William  Rogers  JIanufactiiring  Company—the  found- 
ers of  which  were  the  originatoi-s  of  the  electro-plating  indus- 
try in  America  as  applied  to  table-ware  belongs  the  honor  of  pro- 
ducing goods  which  have  become  the  standard,  and  made  the 
Jiame  famous  all  over  the  civilized  world.  Like  many  another 
industry  which  has  grown  to  giant  proportions,  it  was  started  in  a 
very  modest  way,  in  1*46,  by  Asa  H.  and  William  Rogers,  under  the 
liartnership  name  of  Rogers  Brothers,  iu  a  cellar  on  State  Street, 


Five  ye.irs  latter,  so  succf»stiil  iia.i  tii.-y  ii.-ronif.  .tim  s,. 
promising  did  the  future  look,  that  a  joint-stock  company  was 
formed,  tand  the  factory  at  the  corner  of  Trumbull  and  Hicks 
Streets,  now  occupied  by  P.  Jewell  &  Sons  of  leather  belting  fame, 
was  built.  This  arrangement  continued  for  six  years,  when  the 
brothers  divided  their  interests.  William  Rogers  withdrew  from 
the  Rogers  Brothers  Manufacturing  Couipauy,  and  started  the  flrui 
of  Rogers,  Smith  &  Co.,  on  Mechanic  Street.  In  1863,  for  some 
reason,  both  firms  ceased  to  do  business,  and  for  three  yeai-s  the 
industry  seems  to  have  died  out.  It  was  revived  by  William  Rogers 
iu  1S65  as  the  William  Rogers  Manufacturing  Company,  having  the 
factory  on  the  corner  of  Front  and  Grove  Streets.  His  course  was 
followed  in  1870  by  William  H.  "Watrous,  who  with  his  uncle.  Asa  H. 
Rogers,  one  of  the  original  partnership,  opened  a  manufactory  on 
.\sylum  Street,  imder  the  name  of  the  Rogers  Cutlery  Company.  It 
became  apparent  after  niue  years  of  divided  interests  that  it  was 
an  advantage  to  "  pool  their  issues,"  and  in  ISTD  the  two  concerns 
made  a  contract  for  twenty-five  years,  to  do  a  joint  business  under 
the  exclusive  control  of  William  H.  Watrous,  who  became  owner  of 
one-half  the  capital  stock  of  the  William  Rogers  Company,  and  has 
since  controlled  the  united  interests,  as  president  and  treasurer  of 
tlie  corporation.  Under  his  management  the  concern  soon  out- 
grew the  limit  of  the  premises  it  occupied,  and  in  1887  the  business 
was  moved  into  the  present  quarters  at  Xos.  66-80  Market  Street. 
The  artistic  taste  and  the  general  excellence  of  manufacture  which 
distinguished  the  productions  that  bore  the  Rogers  stamp  soon 
made  its  wares  famous  all  over  the  world,  and  led  to  imitations  and 
much  costly  litigation  over  the  valuable  trade-mark.  The  sales  of 
the  company  exceed  half  a  million  yearly,  and  are  increasing  at  a 
rapid  rate  at  the  present.  The  United  States  and  Canada  offer  a 
fine  market  for  their  wares,  but  its  spread  is  not  limited  in  that 
direction  only.  South  America,  Cuba,  Mexico.  Australia,  and 
Europe  absorb  the  goods  of  this  celebrated  factory,  which  has 
challenged  the  world  by  its  guarantee  certificate  to  show  better 
quality.  The  company  claim  that  [their  goods  are  superior  to  any 
other  in  the  market,  having  on  more  silver,  and  are  burnished  twice, 
making  them  in  every  way  more  durable.  The  William  Rogers 
Manufacturing  Company  employ  150  hands,  and  pay  from  S55.000  to 
'W.OOO  in  wages  annually. 


MECHANICS   SAVINGS    BANK.    No.    293   Main    Street.— No 
savings  institution  in  the  city  of  Hartford  deservedly  en- 
joys a  greater  degree  of  confidence  than   the    ably  and 
conservatively  managed  Mechanics'  Savings  Bank  located 
at  No.  293  Main  Street.   Connecticut  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Com- 
pany's Building,  corner  of  Main  and  Pearl  Streets.    It  was  incorpo- 
rated in  1861  luider  the  laws  of  this  state,  and  from  the  start  has  been 
constantly  availed  of  by  the  most  thrifty  classes  in  the  community, 
as  a  safe  and  remunerative  depository  for  their   savings.      The 
guidance  of  this  popular  savings-bank  has  ever  been  of  the  soundest 
and  most  conservative  char- 
acter.   The  ablest  and  best 
citizens  of   Hartford    have, 
without  emolument,  and  at 
personal    self-sacrifice,    de- 
voted their  time  and  talents 
to  its  guidaTice.    The  ofHcei-s 
of  the  bank  are  Daniel  Phil- 
lips, president ;     Ward    W. 
Jacobs,  treasurer ,   William 
A.  Willard,  assistant  treas- 
^  w^.  .T  "  "^  S8  ]||||6j|.!.^KV";   urer.    Mr.  Philips,  the  presi- 
"  S  »  SiSr»»...           *W?5a-^--     dent,   is  a  well-known    and 
highly  respected  citizen.  Jlr. 
Jacobs,  the  treasurer,  is  an 
experienced  and  able  official. 
The  policy  of  the  manage- 
ment is  security  first  I  a  large 
inc  >me  is  a  secondary  con- 
sideration.   But,  as  is  well, 
,,  i  known,  its  investments  are 
all    thoroughly    sound,  and 
— ^  tin    hank  is  one  that  to  the 
"  f  ulle<;t  degree  invites  the  pat- 
ronage of  the  public  at  large, 
he  trustees   of    the    insti- 
tution are:   Daniel  Phillips, 
r..iw.uu     i> .     li.i~nis,     ilciiry    Pease,  Ward    W.    Jacobs,    Hugh 
Harbison,  Charles  L.  Lincoln,  George  A.  Fairfield,  John  G.  Root. 
Jeremiah  51.  Allen,  John  M.  Holcombe.  Henry  C.  Dwight,  Frederick 
R.  Foster,  Silas  W.  Robbins.  Edward  M.  Bunce,  William  B.  Clark, 
James  B.  Moore.  James  H.  Knight,  and  Lester  L.  Ensworth. 


Hi  .\.  WELLER  &  CO.,  Clothing,  Ladies'  Cloaks,  Seal 
Sacques,  Etc.,  No.  174  Pearl  Street.— One  of  the  most  at- 
tractive among  the  handsome  stores  on  Pearl  Street  is 
that  of  Messrs.  H.  &  A.  Weller  located  at  No.  174  on  that 
thoroughfare.  It  has  been  established  less  than  a  year,  but  in  that 
time  a  splendid,  substantial,  flourishing  trade  has  been  secured,  and 
about  the  premises  there  is  always  a  scene  of  busy  activity.  For  the 
purposes  of  the  business  the  basement  and  second  floor  are  occupied, 
and  in  all  departments  thorough  order  and  system  prevails.  A  large 
stock  is  always  carried,  embracing  gentlemen's  clothing  in  all  the 
new-  desirable  slyles,  cut  and  made  anil  trimmed  in  the  best  manner 
and  warranted  in  every  respect.  A  special  feature  is  made  of  ladies' 
cloaks  and  wraps  iu  silk,  velvet,  and  other  fabrics,  and  also  seal 
sacques,  pelises,  and  fashionable  fui-s  of  the  very  highest  quality. 
In  the  assortment,  which  is  perfect  and  complete  in  evei-y  depart- 
ment, is  exhibited  everything  that  is  new  and  desirable  and  in  accord 
with  the  fashionable  ideas  of  the  day,  and  in  such  variety  that  noone, 
not  even  the  most  fastidious,  need  find  any  difficulty  in  making  a 
selection.  In  the  custom  department  a  fine  display  is  made  of  vari- 
ous fabrics  tor  ladies'  and  gentlemen's  wear,  and  measures  are  taken 
and  men's  clothing  and  ladies'  wraps,  cloaks,  etc.,  are  cut  and  made 
and  trimmed  in  the  best  manner,  at  the  lowest  prices,  and  warranted 
to  fit  and  give  the  best  satisfaction.  The  patronage  of  the  establish- 
ment is  large  and  fashionable,  and  the  Messrs.  Weller  and 
their  lady  and  gentleman  assistants  give  their  special  attention,  and 
are  prompt  in  looking  after  the  wants  of  customers,  who  are  afforded 
every  faciUty  and  convenience  for  inspecting  the  elegant  goods  that 
have  been  brought  together  expressly  tor  their  examination.  Mr- 
Herman  Weller,  who  was  born  in  Germany,  has  been  in  this  coun- 
try since  he  was  a  child,  and  for  a  period  of  ten  years  was  employed 
in  a  large  house  in  Boston.  His  brother  and  co-partner,  Mr.  August 
Weller,  is  a  native  of  the  city  of  Boston. 


HARTFORD. 


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J  J.  POOLE  &  CO.,  Wholesale  nn.i  Retail  Dealers  iu  Anthracite 
and  Bituminous  Coal.  No.  '^2  Main  Street.— Prominent 
among  the  leading  Hrms  eiiKnged  iu  the  coal  trade  iu  Hart- 
ford is  that  of  J.  J.  Poole  &  Co..  whose  office  is  located  at 
No.  273  Main  Street,  with  capacious  yanls  couveuieutly  situated  ou 
the  line  of  the  railroad.  They  are  general  wholesale  and  retail 
dealers  in  anthracite  and  bituminous  coal,  selling  by  the  ton,  car  lot 
or  cargo  (all  rail  or  tide  water),  and,  altogether,  their  business  is  of 
a  most  substantial  character.  The  yards,  which  have  a  capacity  of 
8000  tons,  are  provided  with  ample  and  complete  faciliiies.  and  a 
number  of  hands  are  regularly  employed,  while  several  carts  deliver 
all  over  the  city  and  vicinity.  A  very  large  and  first-class  stock  is 
constantly  kept  on  hand  hei"e,  including  superior  grades  of  hard  and 
soft  coal  of  all  kinds  and  sizes,  and  all  thoruughly  cleaned;  and  all 
ordere,  wholesale  or  retail,  receive  immediate  attention.  Bottom 
prices  prevail  at  all  times,  while  quality  and  quantity  are  guaran- 
teed, family  patronage  being  a  specialty ;  and  customers  are  assured 
of  getting  an  excellent  article,  standard  weight,  and  prompt  service 
iu  every  instance  from  this  popular  and  responsible  firm,  which  for 
the  seventeen  years  of  its  existence  has  been  steadily  growing  in 
public  favor  and  confidence. 

HARGR^VVE  BROTHERS.  Ale  and  Porter  Brewery.  Sheldon 
and  Front  Streets.— This  business  was  established  by  Messi"s. 
Shannon  and  McCanu  in  IS;3,  and  from  a  comparatively 
small  beginning  it  has  steadily  developed  and  increased,  its 
progress  being  commensurate  with  the  energy  anJ  enterprise  dis- 
played in  its  manai;emeut.  and  in  the  period  that  has  elapsed  it  hns 
assumed  the  proportions  of  a  large  and  eminently  successful  indus- 
try The  premises  occupied  embrace  an  eli^rible  three-story  brick 
building  50x100  feet  in  dimensions,  with  two  story  brick  annex,  con- 
stituting brewery  nud  malt  house.  The  interior  arrangement  of 
these  is  perfect.  All  the  most  modern  machinery  and  appliances 
are  at  band,  and  a  large  force  of  skilled  workmen  is  constantly  em- 
ployed. Messrs.  Hargraves  are  brewers  of  Canada  malt  ales  anrl 
porter,  which  have  attained  a  high  i"eputation  for  purity,  strength, 
and  excellence  of  flavor,  and  which  meet  with  a  ready  sale  through- 
out the  city  and  vicinity.  An  idea  of  the  popularity  of  Messrs.  Har- 
grave's  ale  and  porter  may  be  inferred  from  the  fact  that  they  sell  on 
an  average  fifteen  thousand  barrels  yearly.  They  are  practical 
brewers  of  long  experience,  natives  of  Albany,  New  York,  and  since 
locating  in  Hartford  have  always  given  a  public  spirited  support  to 
every  measure  best  calculattd  to  advance  the  permanent  welfare 
and  prosperity  of  the  city.  The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are 
Messrs.  George  O.  and  Thomas  H.  Hargrave,  personally  genial  and 
courteous  gentlemen,  honorable  and  fair  in  all  transactions,  and  well 
deserving  of  the  substantial  success  they  are  achieving. 

DODGE  &  BREWER,  Groceries,  Meats.  Etc.  No.  100  Main  Street. 
—One  of  the  most  popular  stores  in  Hartford  is  that  of 
Messrs.  Dodge  &  Brewer,  located  at  No.  100  Main  Street. 
These  gentlemen  have  been  engaged  in  this  line  of  business 
on  their  own  account  but  one  year  or  thereabouts,  yet  such  has  been 
their  energy,  enterprise,  and  fair  dealing  that  they  have  succeeded 
in  building  up  a  very  large  and  lucrative  business.  The  store,  which 
is  well  adapted  for  business  purposes  and  neatly  and  handsomely 
arranged,  is  well  slocked  with  a  choice  and  well  selected  assortment 
of  staple  and  fancy  groceries,  provisions,  beef,  nmtton,  veal,  pork, 
ham.  poultry,  game,  and  vet^etables  in  their  respective  seasons. 
Popular  prices  prevail,  several  polite  assistants  serve  customers  in- 
telligently and  promptly,  orders  are  delivered  free  of  extra  charge 
In  all  parts  of  the  city,  and  no  effort  on  the  part  of  the  proprietors 
is  spared  to  please  and  satisfy  each  and  every  oue  of  their  numerous 
patrons.  The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  Messrs.  C.  N. 
Dodge  and  C.  H.  Brewer,  both  natives  of  Hartford,  the  first  n^med 
for  two  years  a  partner  in  the  well  known  meat  house  of  Truman 
Cowh»s  &  Co.  They  have  already  built  up  a  first  class  business,  and 
all  the  indications  seem  to  show  that  they  are  destined  to  enjoy 
many  more  years  of  marked  prosperity  and  success  in  their  highly 
useful  enterprise. 

CITY  HOTKL,  F.   Bush,  Proprietor.— This  hotel  is  situated  on 
the  main  street,  opposite  the  ..Etna  Fire  Insurance  Company 
and  the  JEtna  Life  Insurance  Company's  Building,  and  is  very 
convenient  for  business  men,  and  the  most  popular  hotel  in 
Hartford  for  travelling  men:   it  is  ©'Uerally  filled  with  guests  from 


nil  the  states.  The  rooms  are  lai'ge.  with  hot  and  cold  water,  steam 
heat,  and  electric  lights.  The  cookmg  and  table  the  best,  and 
well  served,  so  that  guests  once  here  are  always  sure  to  come 
again  and  bring  or  send  others  to  this  hotel.  Major  Fred  Bush. 
the  proprietor,  is  known  for  his  many  excellent  quahties.  and  for 
tiie  good  table  and  other  accommodations.  When  in  Hartford  go 
to  the  City  Hotel  and  be  convinced  for  yourself. 

HENRY  LEWIS  &  CO.,  Clothing,  Hats,  Caps,  Etc.,  No.  174 
State  Street.  —  At  the  popular  establishment  of  Messrs, 
Henry  Lewis  &  Co..  at  No.  174  State  Street,  everything  per- 
taining to  a  gentleman's  outfit,  from  the  crown  of  his  head 
to  the  sole  of  his  foot,  can  be  procured  of  the  best  quality  and  at 
fabulously  low  prices.  This  enterprise  was  originally  established  by 
Mr.  Henry  Lewis  in  1881.  three  years  later  Mr.  E.  G.  Lasbm*y  be- 
coming connected  therewith,  when  the  present  firm  style  was 
adopted.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  spacious  and  commo- 
dious store,  ^x70  feet  in  dimensions,  giving  ample  accommodation 
for  the  display  of  the  varied  hues  of  goods  carried,  and  the  general 
comfort  and  couveuieuoe  of  patrons.  In  the  clothing  department 
can  be  procured  either  fine  ready  made  or  custom  made  garments, 
accurately  cut  and  made  from  the  best  class  of  materials.  In  an- 
other department  may  be  found  a  well  selected  stock  of  hats,  caps, 
etc.,  of  the  latest  patterns  and  styles,  while  in  gents*  furnishings 
everything  that  a  gentlemen's  toilet  can  possibly  need  is  here  iu 
ygreat  variety  and  profusion,  together  with  a  full  line  of  boots, 
shoes,  rubbers,  and  oil  clotliiug.  Mr.  Lewis  is  a  native  of  Hartford, 
his  partner,  Mr.  Lasbury,  hailing  from  Bound  Brook,  Conn.  They 
are  active  and  progressive  business  men  and  practical  tailors,  and 
conduct  an  establishment  that  isan  important  factor  in  Hartford's 
commercial  prosperity. 

AR.  HULL,  Fresh  and  Salt  Meats.  No.  70  Market  Street.- 
Among  those  dealers  who  have  attained  prominence  and 
popularity  in  the  meat  trade  of  Hartford  ranks  Mr.  A.  R. 
Hull  of  No.  70  Market  Street.  This  gentleman  has  been 
established  in  the  business  here  since  1880,  and  has  built  up  a  large 
and  influential  trade  as  a  general  dealer  in  all  kinds  of  fresh  and  salt 
meats.  He  commands  all  tb3  advantages  naturally  accumulated  by 
long  years  of  identification  with  a  special  line  of  trade,  and  possesses 
the  best  possible  facilities  for  conducting  all  operations  under  the 
most  favorable  auspices.  He  exercises  the  greatest  care  in  the 
selection  of  his  stock  and  in  preparing  it  for  the  market,  which  justi- 
fies him  iu  claiming  to  offer  the  public  aline  of  meat  products  that 
cannot  be  excelled  for  quality,  reliability,  and  excellence.  Having 
always  been  earnest  and  unremitting  in  his  endeavors  to  meet  every 
demand  of  his  customers  in  a  prompt  and  satisfactory  manner,  he 
has  developed  a  patronage  of  great  and  gratifying  proportions. 
which  is  in  itself  the  best  possible  proof  of  the  superiority  of  the 
goods  he  offers,  and  of  the  honorable  and  straight fonvard  methods 
that  have  ever  characterized  his  dealings.  His  trade  extends  to  all 
parts  of  the  city,  and  is  annually  increasing  in  volume  and  value 
under  enterprising,  reliable,  and  painstaking  management. 

SIMONS  &  FOX,  Manufacturers  of  Awnings,  Tents.  Flags,  Etc., 
No.  81  Asylum  Street.— A  prominent  and  successful  house  in 
Hartford  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  tents,  awnings,  flags, 
etc  ,  is  that  of  Messrs.  Simons  &  Fox,  No.  81  Asylum  Street. 
This  business  was  established  in  1882  by  Mr.  G.  O.  Simons  who  con- 
ducted it  till  September  1890,  when  Mr.  H.  P.  Fox,  who  had  been 
manager,  became  a  partner.  The  premises  occupied  are  commodi- 
ous, and  are  fuUy  stocked  with  a  superior  assortment  of  tents,  awn- 
ings, flags,  horse  and  wagon  covers,  waterproof  sheets,  etc.  The 
firm  manufacture  promptly  to  order  tents  of  every  style  or  shape, 
awnings,  etc.,  and  supply  canopies  for  wedding  parties  and  recep- 
tions, also  flags,  bunting,  lanterns,  and  decorations  of  every  descrip- 
tion. They  have  a  great  variety  of  patterns  for  window  and  store 
awnings,  and  all  the  new  styles  of  stripes.  The  firm's  goods  have 
no  superiors  for  quality  and  uniform  excellence,  while  the  prices 
quoted  for  them  are  extremely  moderate.  Their  Fairy  lawn  tents 
are  the  delight  of  ladies  and  children,  and  can  be  obtained  at  from  $7 
to  S30.  Messrs.  Simons  &  Fox  are  both  natives  of  Hartford.  They 
are  greatly  respected  by  the  community  for  their  enterprise  and  in- 
tegrity, and  fully  merit  the  influential  patronage  secured  iu  this  use 
ful  business.    The  telephone  call  of  the  house  is  217-2. 


HARTFORD. 


MCULLEN,  Jlanufactui-ei-  of  Metallic  Skylights.  Cornices, 
Gutters,  Etc.,  Xo.  U  Ann  Street.— This  business  was  es- 
,  tabhshed  in  1870  br  Mr.  Cullen  on  Pear!  Street,  and  eventu- 
ally was  removed  by  him  in  18&'  to  its  present  location. 
Mr.  Cullen  is  a  thoroughly  practical  and  expert  galvanized  iron 
worker  and  roofer,  fully  acquainted  with  every  detail  of  this  useful 
industry  and  the  requirements  of  the  most  exacting  patrons.  The 
premises  occupied  comprise  a  spacious  Hoor  and  store  fully  equippeil 
with  every  convenience  for  the  successful  conduct  of  the  business. 
Here  eleven  skilled  workmen  are  employed,  and  the  trade  ct  the 
house  extends  throughout  all  sections  of  Hartford  and  the  adjacent 


cities  Mr.  Cullen  manufactures  to  order  metailii  skylights,  gal 
vanized  iron  cornices,  gutters,  ventilators,  etc  ;  also  leaders,  tin  and' 
iron  rooBng,  and  corrugated  iron  siding  for  buildings:  while  be  is 
likewise  agent  for  the  celebrated  Rossmore  furnaces.  His  work  is 
unrivalled  for  finish  and  uniform  excellence,  and  is  highly  endorsed 
by  architects  and  property  owners.  Orders  are  promptly  attended 
to  at  the  lowest  possible  prices,  and  entire  satisfaction  is  guaranteed 
to  patrons.  Mr.  Cullen  is  highly  esteemed  in  trade  circles  tor  his 
skill,  energy,  and  integrity,  justly  meriting  the  liberal  patronage 
secured  in  this  useful  enterprise. 

THOllAS  F.  DUFFEY.  Dealer  in  Boots.  Shoes,  and  Rubbers, 
No.  360  Main  Sti-eet.— The  premises  occupied  by  this  gentle 
man  comprise  a  spacious  and  handsome  store.  SC.tI45  feet  in 
dimensions,  handsomely  furnished,  and  fitted  up  with  Fi-encb 
plate  glass  front  and  show  cases,  elegant  fixtures,  etc.  The  stock 
carried  is  one  of  the  most  complete  in  the  city,  and  embraces 
everything  in  the  line  of  footwear  for  men,  women,  and  children. 
An  elegant  display  is  made  of  fine  and  medimii  giade  boots  and 
shoes,  while  the  rubbers  are  purchased  direct  from  the  best  manu- 
facturers in  the  country.  Mr.  DufTey  is  known  to  handle  only  the 
productions  of  the  best  makers,  such  as  he  can  honestly  recommend 
and  guarantee  to  his  customers  for  superiority  of  materials,  work- 
manship, style,  and  durability.  A  specialty  is  ma<le  of  line  custom 
shoes  to  order,  and  a  perfect  fit  is  guaranteed  in  every  case.  Thi> 
patronage  of  the  house  is  widespread  and  fashionable  and  tbe  pi  ices 
charged  are  iovariabl.v  fair  and  moderate.  .Mr.  DuCfey  has  ha<l  a 
long  experience  in  this  line  of  trade  and  is  universally  conceded  tc 
be  its  leading  exponent  in  Hartford.  He  is  a  thoroughly  practical 
business  man,  and  employs  only  skilled  hands.  AH  oi-ders  are 
promptly  and  carefully  executed,  and  patrons  are  waited  on  with 
the  utmost  courtesy.  Sir.  Duffey  is  an  upright  and  honorable  gentle 
man,  in  all  his  business  and  social  relations,  and  is  held  in  high 
esteem  by  all  with  whom  he  comes  in  contact. 

HARDING  &  HOLBROOK.  Fresh,  Salt,  Smoked,  and  Pickled 
Fish,  Oysters.  Clams,  Lobstei-s.  Etc.,  No.  667  Main  Street.— 
This  is  in  all  respects,  the  leading  headquarters  for  every- 
thing ir  the  line  indicated  at  the  "north  end,"  and  has  a 
very  large  patronage,  tbe  trade  of  the  firm,  which  is  both  wholesale 
and  retail,  extending  all  over  Hartford  and  environs.  Only  prime 
stock  is  handled  here,  while  bottom  prices  always  prevail,  and 
customers  are  assured  of  getting  prompt  attention,  as  well  as  a  first- 
class  article  and  satisfactory  treatment  in  eveo'  instance.  .\  large 
and  choice  stock  is  constantly  kept  on  hand,  including  fresh,  salt, 
smoked,  and  pickled  fish  of  every  description:  oysters,  clams,  lob- 
sters, crabs  and  everything  in  the  sea  food  line  in  season:  and  all 
order-s  are  attended  to  in  the  most  prompt  and  relialile  manner. 
Messrs.  S.  E.  Harding  and  W.  J.  Holhi-ook.  who  compose  the  firm, 
are  gentlemen  in  the  prime  of  life  and  natives  of  Cape  Cod,  where 
they  had  been  each  engaged  in  the  oyster  business  for  a  number  of 
years  prior  to  opening  this  prosperous  fish  market  in  1887. 


THE  SECTRITY  COMPANY,  No.  62  Pearl  Street.- In  no  respect 
has  the  city  of  Hartford  developed  a  greater  degree  of  influ- 
ence and  progress  than  in  that  of  her  banking  facilities,  which 
are  in  every  way  of  a  thoroughly  representative  and  consei^- 
ative  character.  Prominent  among  tbe  largest  and  most  substan- 
tial financial  organizations  in  this  city  is  the  Security  Company, 
located  at  No.  Q2  Pearl  Street.  It  commenced  operations  under  arti- 
cles of  incorporation  in  187.5,  and  was  at  once  successful  in  obtaining 
confidence,  support,  and  business,  and  its  subsequent  career  re- 
flects great  credit  upon  the  conservative  judgment  and  executive 
ability  displayed  in  its  management.  The  pi.id  up  capital  of  the 
Security  Company  is  SSOO.noO:  surplus,  $102..500;  deposits.  $497.(XW. 
A  general  banking  business  is  transacted,  the  accounts  of  banks. 
Iiankers,  corporations,  manufacturers,  merchants,  and  individuals 
are  received  upon  favorable  terms,  wliile  every  system  which  tends 
to  benefit  financial  operations  is  followed,  and  that  its  efforts  are  duly 
appreciated  by  the  mei-cantile  commimity  Ls  clearly  shown  by  its 
extensive  and  influential  patronage.  Its  investments  are  made  with 
care  and  judgment,  while  its  ventures  of  capital  are  always  well 
secured.  The  Security  Company  is  ably  officered,  the  executive 
board  being  more  than  usually  prominent  and  popular  in  financial 
and  commercial  circles.  The  list  is  as  follows:  R.  E.  Day,  president; 
W.  L.  Motson,  vice  president  and  treasurer;  H.  E.  Hastings,  assistant 
treasurer;  and  L.  A.  Tracy,  secretary.  It  need  hardly  be  added 
that  they  are  respectively  both  able  and  energetic  office.-s.  with 
ever.v  qualification  for  their  responsible  positions. 

CLARENCE  L.  PALMER  ,5:  CO.,  Beef,  Mutton,  Etc  ,  No.  lit 
Pearl  Street.— There  is  no  branch  of  human  industry  and  busi- 
ness of  more  importance  than  that  which  fm-nishes  the  peo- 
ple with  provisions,  and  an  able  Hartford  exponent  of  thic 
branch  of  commercial  activit.v  is  Mr.  Clarence  L.  Palmer  (trading 
as  Clarence  L.  Palmer  &  Co  ).  at  No.  115  Pearl  Street.  This  house 
was  originally  established  by  Mr.  Palmer  at  No.  8.5  on  this  through- 
fare  in  April,  1887,  removal  being  made  to  the  premises  now  occu- 
pied. .June.  ISOO.  These  quarters  have  been  specially  constructed  fci 
market  purposes,  and  are  fitted  with  cold  storage  in  fine  natural 
wood  finish  and  other  accessories  which  go  to  make  it  one  of  tbe 
best  establishments  of  its  class  in  the  city.  Mr.  Palmer  handles 
in  the  interests  of  a  large  local  trade  a  heavy  stock  of  prime  beef. 
mutton,  veal,  pork,  sausage,  lard,  etc. ;  also  poultry,  game,  fish,  oys- 
ters, fniit.  and  vegetables  in  their  respective  seasons.  He  purchases 
his  supplies  from  the  most  reliable  sources  of  production,  and  can 
guarantee  them  tti  be  the  very  best  the  season  and  market  afford, 
while  popular  prices  prevail  in  every  instance.  Polite  and  attentive 
assistants  wait  upon  customers,  and  every  detail  is  carefully  super- 
vised by  the  proprietor,  which  fact  adds  not  a  little  to  the  effective 
inanageinent  of  the  cstabhshment  and  its  extenuve  trade. 

WM.  (i.  SIMMONS  &  CO.,  Dealers  in  Boots  and  Shoes,  Ni . 
:i70  Main  Street.— A  prominent  house  in  Hartford  holding 
a  most  enviable  reputation  for  handling  only  the  very  best 
class  of  goods  and  honorable  upright  dealings,  is  that  of 
Messrs.  Wm.  G.  Simmons  &  Co.  Tliis  business  was  founded  origi- 
nally by  Mr.  C.  ^V.  Haynes,  in  1870,  and  was  conducted  by  him  with 
continued  success  uutil  1870,  when  Mr.  Simmons  was  admitted  a.*;  a 
partner,  who  having  many  years  of  experience  in  the  business,  a 
portion  of  the  time  in  the  celebrated  boot  and  shoe  firm  of  Messrs. 
Amos  Larned  &  t?o.,  was  thoroughly  familiar  with  all  branches  of 
the  trade.  The  business  was  then  carried  on  under  the  firm  title 
of  Messrs  Haynes  an.l  Simmons  for  six  years,  at  the  end  of  which 
Mr.  Haynes  reti'eil.  and  Mr.  Simmons  has  conducted  the  business 
ever  since  under  the  present  firm  name.  The  stock  carried  em 
braces  everything  in  tbe  line  of  fine  and  medium  grades  of  hand  and 
machine  made  boots,  shoes,  slippei-s.  and  novelties  in  footwear  for 
men.  .vouths'.  and  boys,  and  everything,  new,  stylish,  and  fashionable 
foi-  ladies,  misses",  and  children,  besides  a  full  assortment  of  rubber 
boots,  overshoes,  sandals,  etc.  The  firm  is  also  sole  proprietors  of 
the  celebrated  Charter  Oak  .school  shoe,  which  is  pronounced  the 
very  best  and  most  serviceable  article  of  its  kind  ever  offered  to  the 
public  The  entire  stock  is  selecU-d  fr.>mthe  productions  of  the  best 
makers  in  the  trade,  and  is  unsurpas-sed  in  style,  quaUty,  durability, 
and  finish,  while  the  range  of  sizes  is  such  that  a  stylisb  and  comfort 
able  fit  is  readil.y  obtained,  and  at  lowest  prices.  Mr.  Simmons  is  a 
courteous,  agreeable  gentleman,  devoted  to  his  patrons'  best  intr; 
ests,  and  is  highl.y  esteemed  ir  social  and  trade  circles. 


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65 


DK  WITT  C.  POND,  Dookscller  nnd  Stationei-,  Xo.  301  Main 
Street,— This  business  was  oriRinnlly  (■stnl)lished  in  1801,  in 
the  old  post  office  building  by  Messrs.  Charles  G.  Geer  and  De 
Witt  C.  Pond,  as  copartners,  both  liavini;  conducted  business 
^  parately  for  several  years  previously.  July  1st..  1875,  after  the 
di-ath  of  Mr.  (Jeer,  Mr.  Pond  associated  with  him  in  the  business  Mr. 
Edward  C  Hamlin,  who  died  two  years  after,  and  in  turn  was  suc- 
ceeded by  Mr.  Childs.  in  1877.  Under  the  !irni  name  of  Pond  & 
t'hildsthe  business  was  successfully  conducted  until,  on  the  dissolu- 
tion of  the  firm  September  l!!,  1884,  Mr.  Pond  :ip>in  became  its  sole 
pi'oprietor.  All  the  leadino;  papers  and  periodicals  of  both  conti- 
nents are  here  offered  to  i^alrons  at  I'e^ular  prices,  also  countinf? 
room  and  office  supplies,  plain  and  farc.y  stationery,  school  books 
and  supplies,  Bibles,  etc.  The  business  transacted  in  these  goods 
has  always  been  a  lar.G:e  and  thriving  one.  Mr.  Pond  is  a  native  of  Ver- 
mont, and  has  resided  in  this  city  since  18.50.  A  jeweler  by  trade,  he 
adopted  his  present  business  through  inclination,  Mr.  Pond  is  one 
of  Hartford's  most  distinguished  and  popular  citizens.  He  was  twice 
elected  to  the  city  council,  an-1  for  six  years  succeeding  to  the  board 
of  aldermen  and  two  yeai-s  occupied  the  important  position  of  presi- 
dent of  the  board;  was  also  a  member  of  the  auditing  committee 
for  seven  years,  offices  which  he  filled  with  general  satisfaction  to 
the  public.  He  takes  an  active  interest  iu  all  public  questions  of  the 
da.y,  and  is  a  strict  upholder  of  the  principles  of  the  prohibition 
p.irty  whose  nominee  he  is  for  the  important  position  of  Lieutenant 
a  "vernor  of  (V.nnecticut. 

HGEKWICH,  Watchmaker  and  Jeweler,  No.  342  Main  Street. 
— There  is  probably  not  one  among  the  many  well  kept 
^  jewelr.v  stores  in  Hartford,  that  have  been  attended  with 
more  gratifying  and  long  continued  popularity  than  that 
i)f  Mr.  H.  fierwich.  It  is  a  neat,  compact  and  well  ordered  estab 
lishment,  where  is  always  displayed  a  complete  and  first  class  as- 
sortment of  American  and  European  watches  and  clocks  of  every 
description;  also  a  full  and  fine  line  of  jewelry,  including  novelties 
in  rings,  pins,  chains,  charms,  lockets  and  emblematic  designs— while 
purchasers  can  alwa.ys  rel.v  upon  receiving  an  excellent  article.  i:rj,I 
rourteous  and  satisfactory  dealing  in  this  reliable  estahUshmeiit 
Here  also  can  he  found  everything  in  the  line  of  optical  goods,  opera 
glas.ses,  spectacles,  eye  glasses,  etc.,  also  society  emblems  in  quite  a 
variety,  in  unique  designs  and  artistic  workmanship— bottom  prices 
at  all  times  prevailing.  Watches,  clocks,  jewehy.  etc.,  are  neatly 
antl  promptly  repaired  at  reasonable  rates  (fine  watch  repairing 
li-'iii'.:  a  specialty*  while  a  competent  assistant  is  regularly  employed, 
and  all  work  execute  1  in  this  establishment  ir  warranted  to  give 
s;ifisfaction.  Mr.  Gerwich  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  a  practical, 
expert  jeweler  of  forty-five  years'  experience.  He  established  him- 
self in  business  in  Hartford  in  1862.  moving  to  the  present  location  in 
l*-^,  and  from  the  start  to  the  present  time  has  deservedly  enjoyed 
a  large  and  lucrative  patronage. 

FRED  C  ROCKWELL,  Manufacturer  of  Packing  Boxes.  P  O. 
Box  Xo.  888.— This  business  was  established  by  the  present 
proprietor  in  1870.  and  the  factory  is  fully  equipped  with  all 
the  modem  and  improved  machinery.  A  large  number  of  the 
nK>st  experienced  and  skilled  workmen  are  kept  busy  twelve  months 
in  the  year,  and  the  business  i.:  constantly  increasing.  The  motive 
power  is  supplied  by  a  powerful  steam  engine  and  work  is  turned 
c;it  with  the  greatest  rapidity.  The  facilities  for  exe:?uting  large 
orders  are  unequalled,  and  all  work  done  gives  the  greatest  satisfac- 
tion to  customers.  He  also  manufactures  a  rubber  bucket  pump 
which  is  fast  superseding  every  other  bucket  pump  in  use  as  it  is  a 
labor  saver  and  is  capable  of  raising  water  from  any  well  no  matter 
what  its  depth,  the  largest  being  eapabh  of  raising  water  eigjity 
feet  at  the  rate  of  two  himdred  gallons  per  minute.  These  pumps 
are  liecoming  very  popular  and  M".  Rockwell  has  bis  hands  full  in 
turning  out  oniers.  Tbe  premises  consist  of  a  one  story  frame 
buil.liug  measuring  -W)xI2.'i  feet,  and  should  the  business  continue  to 
increase  at  its  pi-est*nt  ratio,  more  space  will  be  required,  Mr. 
Rockwell  is  a  t.vpical  American  business  man.  and  is  possessed  of  a 
large  amount  of  energy  and  iiluek.  He  is  a  practical  workman,  and 
is  popular  with  his  employes,  besides  being  highly  esteemed  by  his 
fellow  townsmen  for  his  geoial  manner  and  straightfornonl  busi 
ne«is  metho<ls. 


SS.  SCRANTON  &  CO.,  Book  Publishers,  No.  281  Asylum 
Street.— One  of  the  oldest,  best  known  and  most  prominent 
^  book  publishing  houses  in  Hartford,  is  that  of  Messrs.  S.  S. 
Scranton  &  Co.,  while  it  bears  an  excellent  name  in  the 
business  world  and  has  been  a  valuable  factor  iu  aiding  the  promo- 
tion of  the  welfare  of  this  thriving  and  progressive  coumiunity.  The 
enterprise  was  organized  in  18(10,  the  projectors  being  Messrs.  W.  N. 
JIatsou  and  S.  S.  Scranton,  under  whose  joint  management  the  busi- 
ness was  prosecuted  about  ten  years,  when  Jlr.  Matson  died  and  was 
succeeded  by  his  son,  W.  S.  Matson.  In  1880,  Mr  Scranton  retired, 
and  Messrs.  D.  C.  and  H.  A.  Camp,  who  had  been  clerks  in  the  house, 
were  admitted  to  partnership  interests.  All  thr3e  gentlemen  are  na- 
tives of  this  state  and  are  popularly  known  in  both  business  and 
social  circles.  The  premises  occupied  for  the  purposes  of  the  busi- 
ness are  spacious,  admirably  appointed,  and  are  equipped  with  every 
convenience  for  the  prosecution  of  the  business  upon  the  most  ap- 
proved basis.  The  fii-m  are  publishers  of  standard  literature,  includ- 
ing works  on  history,  science,  law,  etc.,  and  their  publications  are 
all  of  the  most  usefid  and  valuable  character.  These  books  are  fur- 
nished on  the  subscription  plan,  and  all  our  readers  are  recom- 
mended to  send  for  a  price  list  of  the  same. 

TEWELES'  PAPER  AND  FANCY  BOX  MANTJFACTORY, 
Rear  No.  (!()  Asylum  Street  —A  leadin.g  house  m  Hartford  en- 
gaged in  the  production  of  goods  in  this  line  is  that  of 
Teweles'  Paper  and  Fancy  Box  Manufactory,  located  at  the 
rear  of  No.  06  Asylum  Street  This  enteiprise  was  founded  by  Mr. 
Teweles  twelve  years  ago,  since  which  he  has,  by  the  exercise  of 
push,  energy  and  marked  ability,  come  to  occupy  a  front  position  in 
the  industry.  He  is  now  working  to  the  full  capacity  of  his  estab- 
Usbment  and  is  annually  extending  his  connections  in  every  direc- 
tion The  pi-emises  occupied  comprise  a  floor  40x100  feet  in  dimtn- 
sious,  equipped  with  all  necessary  apphances  and  conveniences  for 
the  production  of  first  class  goods,  and  employment  is  afforded  an 
efficient  force  of  hands  All  kinds  of  paper  boxes  are  uiade  and  a 
leading  specialty  is  made  of  fancy  boxes  and  artistic  plush  cases  for 
jewelry  and  silverware  A  large  stock  is  carried  and  all  the  orders 
of  the  trade  are  promply  filled  upon  the  most  satisfactory  terms. 

HASTINGS  &  WHITE,  Manufacturers  of  Cigar  Boxes,  Nos  .302 
and  304  Asylum  Street.— A  representative  and  flourishing  es- 
tablishment engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  cigar  boxes  in 
this  city  is  that  of  Messrs.  Hastings  and  White.  The  enter- 
prise was  inaugurated  in  187.5  by  Jlr.  F.  H  Hastings,  Mr.  W.  A. 
White  becoming  his  partner  in  March,  18(10.  when  the  present  Arm 
name  was  adopted.  The  house  enjoys  an  active,  first  class  trade, 
and  sustains  an  excellent  reputation  for  honorable  dealing  and  relia- 
bility. The  premises  occupied  by  Messrs.  Hastings,  and  White  cover 
an  area  of  30x1.50  fett.  and  are  equipped  with  the  most  approved 
machinery,  operated  by  steam  power  Employment  is  furnished  a 
force  of  efficient  bands,  cigar  boxes  of  all  kinds  are  turned  out.  and 
the  productive  capacity  is  1000  boxes  per  day.  A  large  stock  is  car- 
ried, from  which  all  orders  are  promptly  filled.  With  excellent  facil- 
ities for  meeting  all  demands  made  upon  its  resources,  this  house  is 
iu  a  position  to  offer  inducements  to  the  trade  at  least  equal  to  those 
of  any  of  its  contemporaries.  The  energ.y  and  enterprise  shown  by 
the  firm  has  resulted  in  well  merited  success,  and  we  but  reflect  the 
public  sentiment  when  we  commeni  the  firm  to  the  trade  as  a  liberal 
and  fair  dealing  one. 

THE  HALF  DIME  RESTAURANT.  E.  M.  Hicks,  proprietor.  No. 
206  .\syliim  Street.  -The  premises  occupied  by  Mr.  Hicks  ate 
25x12.5  feet  in  area,  and  are  handsomely  fitted  up  and  fur- 
nished with  tables,  chairs,  etc.,  and  in  addition  to  the  regular 
lialf  dime  bill  of  faie,  Mr.  Hicks  cooks  promptly  to  order  steaks, 
chops,  etc.,  while  oysters  are  .served  in  season.  Only  the  best  cooks 
are  employed,  and  the  kitchen  and  pantry  are  always  open  to  any 
person  who  appreciates  cleanliness.  Only  the  best  meats  and  other 
provisions  are  served  to  customers,  and  the  prices  charged  for  first 
class  meals  are  extremely  moderate.  The  restaurant  is  supplied 
with  steam  fans,  and  the  walls  are  elegantly  decorated  and  covered 
with  mirrors.  Mr.  Hicks  was  the  originator  in  Hartford  of  the  half 
dime  restaurant  on  a  first  class  scale,  and  is  highly  regarded  by  the 
community  for  his  enterprise  and  integrity.  His  restaurant  is  of 
great  advantage  to  the  citizens  of  Hartford,  and  justly  merits  the 
liberal  patronage  bestowed  upon  it  liy  the  general  public. 


HARTFORD. 


EDWARD  P  FORBES,  Signs.  Banners.  Decorations.  Etc..  No.,  821 
Main  Street.— Mr.  Forbes,  who  was  bora  in  Massachusetts,  is 
widely  kuown  and  very  popular,  and  for  a  period  of  about  a 
year  during  the  war  was  sketch  artist  for  Hcupers  Weekly, 
and  made  many  splendid  illustrations  during  those  stirring  times  of 
camp  scenes  and  battles  and  moving  arnues.  Since  1872  he  has  been 
established  as  a  decorator  and  ornamental  sign  and  banner  painrer, 
and  manufacturing  and  dealing  in  flags,  etc.  The  premises  occupie.l 
are  about  2.5xBi)  feet  in  area,  and  well  equipped  for  all  purposes  of 
the  business.  Mr.  Forbes  designs  banners  and  Sags  for  societies, 
associations,  etc..  which  are  painted  in  the  highest  style  of  th?  art, 
and  also  executes  all  kinds  of  decorative  work  and  embellishment 
of  buildings,  halJs,  dweUings.  for  special  occasions,  and  manufac- 
tures and  deals  in  flags  of  all  nations,  etc.  He  is  constantly  intro- 
ducing new  styles  and  designs,  and  has  executed  some  of  the  hand- 
somest and  most  attractive  advertising  signs  and  banners  to  be 
seen  in  this  city  and  state  and  other  parts  of  the  country.  He  is 
a  recognized  leader  in  this  line,  and  can  furnish  anything  that  may 
be  required  at  fair,  reasonable  prices  and  guarantee  unbounded  sat- 
i-^faction. 

J  P.  ALLEN,  Fine  Carriages,  No  .S28  Asylum  Street.— Mr.  Allen 
established  this  enterprise  in  1S85,  meeting  with  the  best  of 
J  success  from  the  outset,  owing  to  the  experience  brought  to 
bear  by  tim  in  his  management  and  the  liberal  methods  fol- 
I  )wed.  He  has  built  up  a  large  patronage  extending  over  a  wide 
spread  territory,  and  is  regarded  as  one  of  Hartford's  repi'e.senta- 
tive  business  men.  He  is  agent  for  the  Brockett  &  Tuttle  Company, 
the  Boston  Buckboarri  and  Carriage  Company,  and  the  H.  H.  Babcock 
Buggy  Company.  A  full  supply  of  the  splendid  vehicles  made  by 
these  concerns  is  at  all  times  kept  on  hand,  as  well  as  a  large  assort- 
ment of  carriages  of  other  makes,  from  which  all  wants  can  be  satis- 
factorily met.  For  the  past  twenty  years  Mr  Allen  has  also  been 
engaged  in  the  boarding  stable  business,  and  is  in  partnership  with 
Mr.  W.  K.  Butler.  Th^^ir  stable  can  accommodate  seventy-flve 
horses,  and  is  admirably  arranged,  and  is  conducted  upon  the  most 
approved  principles.  Jlr.  Allen  attends  personally  to  the  m.mage- 
ment  of  his  establishment,  seeks  to  advance  his  patron's  interests  in 
every  possible  manner,  and  he  is  a  progressive  business  man  with 
whom  it  is  a  pleasure  to  have  dealings. 

ALONZO  WHITE.  Commission  Merchant  and  Wholesale  Dealer 
in  Paper.  Blank  Books,  and  Stationery.  No.  12  Central  Row.  - 
This  business  was  established  in  18.T.3  by  Cyrus  White,  who 
was  succeeded  by  Cyrus  White  &  Co.,  White  &  Newton. 
A.  White  &  Co.,  and  eventually,  in  1ST5,  by  the  present  proprietor. 
Alonzo  White.  The  store  is  20x100  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  fitted 
up  with  every  convenience  for  the  accommodation  of  the  extensive, 
well  selected,  and  valuable  stock  Mr.  A  White  keeps  constantly  on 
hand  full  supplies  of  envelopes,  all  sizes  and  qualities,  blank  books, 
pass  books,  blank  notes,  drafts,  receipts,  bills  of  exchange,  also 
demy,  foho.  foolscap,  legal  cap,  letter,  note  and  billet  paper 
colored  tissues,  macilla  tissues,  hook  and  news,  manilla.  rag,  straw, 
hardware  and  white  tea  paper,  paper  bags,  labels,  tin  tickets,  ink, 
mucilage,  pens,  pencils,  etc.  Mr  White  handles  paper,  etc  .  on  com- 
mission, and  guarantees  prompt  sales  and  immediate  returns.  Mr. 
White  was  born  in  Vermont,  but  has  resided  in  Hartford  tor  the  last 
twenty-eight  years,  where  he  is  greatly  re.spected  in  business  circles 
for  his  enterprise,  capacity,  and  integrity.  His  trade  extends 
throughout  all  sections  of  New  England,  and  is  steadily  increasing 
owing  to  the  superiority  of  his  productions,  which  are  unsurpassed 
in  the  market. 

GRIFFITH,  GATES  &  CO.,  Groceries  and  Teas.  Foreign  and 
Domestic  Fruits.  Etc..  No.  82  State  Street.— The  foundation 
of  this  business  dates  from  away  back  in  the  early  fifties. 
when  it  was  established  by  Mr.  George  T.  Gregory,  and  after 
several  changes  in  ownership  came  under  the  sole  control  of  the 
present  proprietors.  The  premises  occupied  have  a  front  of  .311  with 
a  depth  of  72  feet,  and  comprise  a  well  arranged  store  in  the  Greg- 
or.v  block,  with  an  apartment  in  the  rear,  which  is  used  for  storage 
purposes,  and  throughout  the  establishment  is  complete  in  all  its 
arrangements  for  business  purposes.  The  firm  keeps  on  sale  every- 
thing in  the  way  of  staple  and  fancy  foreign  and  domestic  groceries 
of  evei-y  description,  and  make  a  specialty  of  choice  new  crops 
China  and  Japan  teas,  and  pure  spices,  all  the  leading  brands  of 
family  flour  and  hermetically  sealed  goods  in  tin  and  glass,  foreign 


and  domestic  green  and  dried  fruits,  smoked  and  salt  meats,  prime 
creamery  and  dairy  butter,  fresh  eggs,  and  country  produce,  which 
are  sold  at  the  very  lowest  prices.  An  adequate  force  of  clerks  is 
employed,  and  every  care  and  attention  is  paid  to  filling  orders  with 
]»romptness  and  despatch. 

WO.  BROW^N,  Maimfacturer  and  Jobber  of  Fine  Silk  Hats. 
Rear  of  No.  iB4  JIain  Street.— This  gentleman,  who  is  a 
^  thoroughly  practical  and  expert  hatter,  established  this 
business  twenty-four- years  ago.  and  manufactures  all 
Ihe  fine  silk  hats  required  by  his  customers,  as  well  as  those  wanted 
b.v  retailers  and  jobbers.  He  occupies  two  commodious  floors  S.'iX'lO 
feet  in  dimensions,  fully  equipped  with  all  the  latest  improved 
appliances  known  to  the  trade.  Mr.  Brown  keeps  constantly  in 
stock  a  full  assortment  of  his  unrivalled  silk  and  stiff  hats,  which 
are  offered  at  prices  that  defy  competition.  His  hats  are  noted  for 
their  quality,  elegance  of  .style  and  flnish.  and  have  no  superiors  in 
this  city  or  elsewhere,  while  customers  who  have  once  worn  his 
hats  will  in  future  have  no  others.  Mr.  Brown  was  born  in  Con- 
necticut, and  is  now  about  fifty  years  old.  He  is  highlj- esteemed 
by  the  community  for  his  skill  and  strict  rectitude,  and  enjoys  the 
entire  confidence  of  his  numerous  customers. 

HENRY  D.  FROST.  Groceries,  No.  595  Main  Street.— Among  the 
more  recent  acquisitions  to  that  important  branch  of  Hart 
ford's  commercial  activity,  the  grocery  trade,  may  be  cited 
the  establishment  of  Mr.  Henry  D.  Frost,  located  at  No.  .Wr, 
Main  Street.  Mr.  Frost,  after  several  years'  identification  with  this 
interest  in  the  town  of  Flainville,  removed  to  this  city,  opening  the 
grocery  under  consideration  January  1st  of  the  current  year.  The 
premises  occupied  embrace  a  spacious  and  commodious  store.  20xGO 
feet  in  dimensions,  giving  ample  accommodation  for  the  manipula- 
tion and  display  of  the  exceptionally  fine  lines  of  goods  carried,  and 
the  general  advantageous  prosecution  of  the  bu.slness  in  hand.  The 
stock  embraces  choice  teas,  coffees,  spices,  canned  goods,  sugars, 
flours,  condiments,  sauces,  butter,  cheese,  eggs,  lard,  laundry  sup- 
plies, etc..  a  specialty  being  made  of  the  handling  of  native  oysters 
in  their  season.  .AH  these  goods  have  been  carefully  selected  with  a 
view  to  catering  strictly  to  a  first  class  custom,  and  are  retailed  at 
rates  which  will  compare,  in  point  of  moderation,  with  those  charged 
by  any  similar  estalilishment  in  Hartford.  Mr.  Frost  is  a  native  of 
Connecticut,  fully  acquainted  with  the  wants  and  requu-ements  of 
the  grocery  trade,  and,  under  existing  favorable  auspices,  we  feel 
satisfied  that  his  permanent  success  is  assured  beyond  the  peradven- 
ture  of  a  doubt. 

ROBERT  WALKER  &  CO.,  Paints.  Oils.  Etc.,  No.  389  Main 
Street. — A  reliable  and  prominent  house  in  Hartford  engaged 
in  the  sale  of  painters'  supplies,  oils,  etc.,  is  that  of  Messrs. 
Robert  Walker  &  Co.,  whose  store  is  located  at  No.  389  Main 
Street.  This  business  was  established  in  1870  by  Mr.  Robert  Walker, 
who  is  sole  proprietor.  Mr.  Walker  has  had  long  experience  in  this 
important  business,  and  keeps  constantly  on  band  a  full  stock  of 
painters'  supplies,  paints,  oils,  glass,  wall  papers,  decorations,  win- 
dow shades,  curtain  poles,  artists'  materials,  etc.,  while  he  also  attends 
carefully  and  promptly  to  painting  and  decorating.  The  store 
is  2.'>xl25  feet  in  area.  Mr.  Walker  handles  only  the  best  and 
most  reliable  grades  of  goods,  and  offers  advantages  in  prices 
very  difficult  to  be  duplicated  elsewhere.  All  goods  are  purchased 
direct  from  the  most  celebrated  houses,  and  complete  satisfaction  is 
guaranteed  to  customers.  Mr.  Walker  is  an  energetic,  honorable 
business  man,  liberal  in  all  transactions,  and  his  success  is  as  sub- 
stantial as  it  is  well  merited. 

CP.  HANNON  &  CO..  Pharmacists.  No  477  Main  Street.— One 
of  the  most  popular  among  the  well  known  pharmacies  in 
J  the  city  is  that  conducted  by  Messrs.  C.  P.  H  mnon  &  Co. 
The  firm  succeeded  to  it  about  a  year  ago  and  have  since 
made  many  improvements  in  the  store  and  put  in  a  new  stock  of 
pure,  fresh  drugs  and  medicines,  and  very  materially  increased  the 
patronage.  The  business  is  under  the  iiTimediate  direction  and  man- 
agement of  Mr.  C.  P.  Hannon,  the  head  of  the  firm,  who,  although  a 
.young  man,  hashsd  quite  an  extended  experience  compoimding  and 
dispensing  medicines,  and  brings  to  bear  upon  the  profession  a  full 
knowledge  of  every  detail  connected  with  it.  He  is  well  and  favorably 
known  in  the  community,  and  the  store,  which  is  liberally  patronized 
by  a  first  class  custom,  is  recognized  as  a  leading  one  in  the  section 
of  the  city  in  which  it  is  located. 


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DI3IK  SAVINGS  HANK  OK  ll.VRTFORU;  Alfred  E.  Uurr, 
INci ,  President;  Jolm  \V.  Welch,  Esq.,  Treasurer.— New 
Diij'liiinl  and  Hartford  have  a  model  flnaucial  institution 
i:i  llie  popular  Dime  Saviupi  Bank,  which  was  duly  organized 
iijd  incorporated  in  ISTO.  It  has  had  from  its  ineepliou  the  advice 
iinJ  support  of  a  number  of  ITartford's  most  eminent  c.ipitalists  and 
liusiue.'is  men,  and  has  retained  in  the  highest  degree  the  entire  con- 
lideuce  of  the  public,  by  reason  of  its  sound  aud  conservative  finan- 
cial policy.  The  board  of  directors  is  composed  as  follows:  Mr. 
.\lfred  K  Burr,  of  the  firm  of  Messi-s  Burr    Brothers;  Mr.   James 


Bolter,  President  of  the  Hartford  National  Bank;  .llr.  John  R.  Red- 
licld,  Tresiileut  of  the  National  E.\chauKe  Bank;  Mr.  '1'.  O.  Enders, 
President  of  the  United  States  Bank;  Mr.  P.  H.  VVoodwa.d,  the  Sec- 
retary of  tlic  Board  of  Trade;  Mr.  C.  C.  Kimball,  of  Messrs.  C.  0. 
Kimball  &  Co.;  Mr.  Charles  B.  Whiting,  President  of  the  Orient  In- 
surance Company;  Mr.  Thomas  Sisson,  of  the  firm  of  Messrs.  Thos. 
Sisson  &  Co.;  Hon.  n.  Sydney  Hayden,  Judge  of  Probate  Court;  and 
Mr.  Silas  Goodell,  contractor.  These  are  all  familiai'  names,  those 
of  respected  and  representative  citizens,  whose  high  stauduig  m  the 
community  is  alone  a  sulilcient  guarantee  of  the  abUity  and  the  in- 
tegrity of  the  bank's  management.  Mr.  Alfred  E.  Burr,  president, 
brings  to  bear  spiHjial  qualifications  for  the  discharge  of  the  duties 
of  his  responsible  post,  and  he  is  a  recognized  financial  authority,  ever 
solicitous  of  the  bank's  welfare.  He  has  the  valued  support  of  Mr. 
John  W.  'Weich  as  treasurer,  an  eirperienced  and  energetic  bank 
oflicer,  universally  popular  and  respected.  Mi'.  Thomas  M.  Smith 
is  the  efficient  assistant  treasurer.  The  bank  occupies  a  very  cen- 
tral and  desirable  location  in  the  State  Rank  Building,  where  in  its 
handsome  counting  room  every  accommodation  is  afforded  to  its 
customers.  This  bank  is  a  favorite  place  of  deposit  witli  wage  earn- 
ers aud  salaried  men;  small  sums  can  be  laid  away  here  at  a  good 
rate  of  interest,  and  gradually  accumulating,  form  a  security 
against  want  and  distress  in  time  of  need.  Many  a  man  and  many  a 
family  has  to  thank  this  noble  institution  for  affording  a  safe  chan- 
nel through  which  to  encourage  thrift  aud  accumulate  the  savings 
made  possible  by  frugality  and  economy.  The  bank's  resom*ces  are 
now  very  large  aud  imist  judiciously  invested  in  loans  on  first  mort- 
gage; Id  government  bonds  and  other  sound  securities.  The  bank  has 
a  large  income  from  these  sources;  it  is  run  economically  and  con- 
servatively by  honorable  men  of  highest  standing  and  marked  finan- 
cial sagacity,  and  those  seeking  a  safe  dei>ository  for  their  savings, 
should  open  an  account  in  the  *'  Dime  Savings  Bank  of  Hartford." 

JONES  &  LITTLE,  Pattern  and  Model  Makers,  Etc.,  No.  33  Wells 
Street  —Among  those  whose  reputation  stands  high  in  this 
special  department  of  mechanical  art.  we  find  Jlessrs  R  M. 
Jones  and  H.  B.  Little,  who  are  thorough,  ingenious,  practical 
pattern  and  model  makei-s  who.^e  experience  extends  over  many 
years.  They  have  been  associated  as  copartners  for  the  past 
six  years,  succeeding  to  the  original  firm  of  Jones  &  Francis, 
which  was  established  in  I8T.3.  In  1884  Messrs.  Jones  and  Little 
started  the  new  firm  and  are  skilled  mechanics,  and  are  par- 
ticularly expert  in  designing  and  making  draughts  of  intricate 
and  comphcated  mechanism,  and  make  patterns  and  models  from 
designs,  and  drawings,  with  that  intelhgent  apprehension  aud 
promptness  that  have  given  them  a  reputation  not  excelled  by  any 
others  in  this  section.  The  product  of  their  workshop,  which  is  con- 
veniently located  at  No.  83  Wells  Street,  embraces  every  descrip- 
tion of  ])attem  work,  light  and  heavy,  and  all  kinds  of  experimental 
and  working  models,  gear  patterns  and  cogging  gears  a  specialty. 
They  also  have  one  other  specialty  which  is  gaining  a  favorable  repu- 
tation for  them  through  the  northeast  and  middle  states,  namely, 
cutting  blocks  of  every  description,  but  more  especially  those  broad 
and  thin  blocks  used  under  a  press  for  the  envelope,  shirt,  collar  and 
cuff,  hat  and  rubber  trades,  etc. ;  also  for  the  boot.  shoe,  and  leather 
and  butchers'  trade:  and  steady  employment  is  afforded  a  large 
force  of  skilled  workmen.  Both  members  of  the  firm  are  natives  of 
Connecticut,  well  known  to  inventors  and  manufacturers,  tbeir  ideas. 


suggestions,  aud  opinions  being  sought  for  and  appreciated  by  a  wide- 
spread clientage. 

WM.  C.  SMITH,  Groceries  and  Provisions,  No.  119  Peail 
Street.— To  successfully  conduct  a  first  class  general  gro- 
cery and  provision  establishment  requires  not  only  ability 
and  energy,  and  a  knowledge  of  the  various  influences 
that  affect  the  trade.  Ijut  also  the  faculty  of  anticipating  the  ever- 
varying  tastes  of  the  community  in  the  matter  of  food  products, 
iiniong  the  prominent  houses  engaged  in  this  line  in  Hartford,  that 
of  Mr.  WilUam  C.  Smith,  No.  110  Pearl  Street,  is  deserving  of  men- 
tion. Mr.  Smith  is  a  native  of  Glastonbury,  this  state,  where  he  pri- 
marily engaged  in  this  business  in  1865.  In  1868  he  removed  to 
Hartford,  and  ten  years  later  secured  his  present  eligible  premises, 
which  are  equipped  with  the  latest  improved  facilities,  and  will 
always  be  found  to  contain  a  large,  varied,  and  well  selecled  stock, 
including  every  article  in  the  groceiy  and  provision  line  that  could 
possibly  be  required  in  the  best  regulated  hou.sehold.  The  finest 
grades  of  goods  the  market  affords  are  lieie  kept  on  hand,  and  the 
patronage  includes  many  of  the  best  families  in  the  city.  The  trade 
is  constantly  on  the  increase,  which  fact  is  the  highest  tribute  that 
can  be  paid  to  the  quality  of  the  goods  sold  and  the  cvcellence  of  the 
management.  Mr.  Smith  is  well  known  iu  the  city,  and  in  both  busi- 
ness and  social  circles  is  highly  respected. 

HARTFORD  AND  NEW  YORK  i RANSPORTATION  COM- 
PANY, Foot  of  State  Sti'eet— This  business  dates  back  up- 
wards of  fifty  yeais  to  the  time  when  passengers  and  freight 
between  Hartford  and  New  "Vork  were  carried  by  packet 
sloops.  Eventually  the  Connecticut  River  Steamboat  Compan.v  was 
organized  and  contmued  the  business  till  1871),  when  the  Hartford 
and  New  York  Transportation  Company  was  formed.  Some  years 
later  they  purchased  and  assumed  the  management  of  the  Connecti- 
cut River  Navigation  Company.  The  executive  officers  are  Mr. 
E.  S.  Goodrich,  president  aud  treasurei'.  and  Mr.  C.  C.  Goodrich, 
general  manager.  The  company  owns  the  steamers  City  of  Spring- 
field and  City  of  Richmond,  and  also  attends  promptly  to  sound  and 
river  towing,  and  operates  several  freight  barges.  The  company 
has  a  daily  passenger  and  freight  line  between  Hartford  aud  New 
York:  and  during  the  summer  runs  excursions  from  Hartford  to 
New  Y'ork  on  Saturdays  and  returning  on  Monday  nights,  fares  and 
rooms  for  three  nights,  etc.,  being  only  S3  ."iO.  The  steamers  are  fitted 
with  all  the  latest  improvements  for  comfort  and  safety  aud  are 
ably  commaude.l.  The  company  owns  its  own  dry  docks  and  ship 
yards  at  Dutch  Point,  where  the  boats  can  alw.iys  be  promptly  re- 
paired. Its  wharves,  etc.,  are  spacious  and  have  every  convenience. 
Mr.  E.  S.  Goodrich  is  also  president  of  the  Hartford  street  railway. 
Mr.  C.  C.  Goodrich  has  been  manager  for  the  last  fourteen  years. 
Both  gentlemen  are  highly  regarded  by  the  community  for  their 
energy  and  integrity,  and  under  their  careful  guidance  the  pros, 
pects  of  the  Hartford  and  New  York  Transportation  Company  are 
of  Ihe  most  favorable  character. 

AMERICAN  HOTEL,  W.  H.  Miner,  Proprietor,  Corner  of 
American  Row  and  State  Street.— This  lime  honored  house 
came  under  the  management  of  Captain  William  Miner  in 
1883,  who  had  formerly  been  one  of  the  most  popular  steam- 
boat conmianders  between  this  city  and  New  Y^ork,  and  to  him  much 
of  its  present  fame  as  a  home  for  the  traveller  is  due.  Owing  to 
his  deeply  lamented  decease  in  1889  his  son,  Mr.  W.  H.  Miner, 
formerly  of  Miner's  restaurant,  became  the  proprietor,  under  whose 
skilful  and  enterprising  management  its  popularity  has  been 
most  ably  sustained  and  its  excellent  leputation  more  wide- 
spread. The  building  is  a  large,  substantial,  five-story  brick  struo. 
ture,  and  contains,  besides  offices,  diniiigrooms,  reception  and  read- 
ing rooms,  parlors,  caf6  and  billiard  rooms,  etc.,  about  one  hundred 
sleeping  rooms,  all  of  which  are  light,  airy,  well  ventilated,  bright, 
cheerful,  and  finely  furnished,  leading  into  large,  roomy,  and  well- 
lighted  halls,  and  kept  scrupulously  clean,  and  rendered  as  comfort- 
able and  inviting  as  careful  effort  aud  constant  atrention  can 
possibly  make  them.  The  rates  are  extremely  reasonable,  while 
special  rates  are  given  to  commercial  travellers,  theatrical  troupes, 
etc.  Mr.  Miner  is  a  pleasant,  affable,  and  courteous  gentleman, 
admirably  adapted  to  his  calling,  and  is  unsparing  in  his  efforts  to 
provide  his  guests  with  every  civiUty,  attention,  comfort,  and  con- 
veiuence  that  can  be  found  in  a  first-class  modern  hostelry. 


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HARTFORD. 


THEBII.LIXUS  i-  SPENCER  COMPANY  (C.  E.  Hilliu^!^.  Pivsi- 
lieiii  and  Sinierindeudeui),  Mauufacimers  of  and  Dewlers 
ill  Hardware  Specialties,  Etc. — The  creation  of  a  new  in- 
dustry IS  always  an  interesting  story  to  ivoall,  tliouf^h, 
in  the  <.'ase  of  the  business  interests  of  Connecticut,  it  is  a  fre- 
quent necessity  to  do  so.  New  nietliods  of  labor  and  totally 
novel  forms  of  old  productions  are  everywhere  frequent.  The 
history  of  the  Billings  &  Spencer  Company  points  this  clearly, 
for  the  firm  was  called  into  existence  by  the  discovery  of  new 
principles  of  production.  Drop  forcings  were,  it  is  said,  introduced 
intii    the   United   States   by  Samuel   Colt,   and  were   used  to  some 


TB.  PERSSE,  Dealer  in  Flonr.  Feed.  Hay,  etc..  No.  ','18  State 
Street.— The  premises  occupied  by  this  geutleuian  comprise 
^  the  whole  of  a  commodious  loui-hlory  buildinj;,  equipped 
with  elevator  and  complete  facilities,  and  a  number  of  efli- 
cient  assistants  are  employed,  while  several  wagons  dehver  all  over 
the  city  and  environs:  the  trade,  which  is  both  wholesale  and  retail, 
extending  throughout  the  state.  A  heavy  and  first-class  stock  is 
constanily  carried  on  hand,  including  best  brands  of  family  fiour. 
meal,  middlings,  bran,  oats,  corn,  etc.;  also  mill  feed  of  every  de- 
scription,  baled  hay,  and  straw;  and  all,, orders  for  anything  in  the 
line  indicated  receive  immediate  attention,  and  bottom  prices  prevail 


'VULCAN    SURPRISED? 


extent  at  the  Springfield,  :\ras^;  .  Armorv.  PharK's  F,  Billings.  Esq.. 
the  organizer  and  president  of  thp  Billines  S:  Spencer  Co..  has  by 
his  numerous  inventions  and  improvements  raised  tlieart  of  drop- 
forgings  from  a  subordinate  industry  into  one  of  independence  and 
of  the  first  magnitude.  Mr.  Billings  was  formerly  emplnved  in 
Colt's  Armory  as  die-sinker  and  tool-maker.  In  186-2  Mr.  Billings 
was  offered  and  accepted  a  position  in  the  eun  factories  of  Reminar- 
ton  &  Son.  Here  he  built  up  a  plant  for  drop  forgiugs.  which  had 
a  tremendous  effect  on  the  efficiency  of  labor,  increasing  it  forty- 
fold  in  the  productinn  of  the  several  parts  of  the  Remington  pistol. 
Mr.  Rilling'*  was  hi  186.5  appointed  as  superintendent  of  the  manu- 
facturing departtnent  of  the  Weed  Sewing  Machine  Company, 
which  post  he  held  for  three  years.  Afterwards  he  removed  to 
Amherst.  Mass  .  but  retnrned  to  Hartford  in  1869.  and  organized  the 
present  company.  The  works  of  the  Billines  &  Spencer  Co.  are 
situated  between  Lawrence  and  Broad  Streets.  The  »iies  are 
stored  in  fire-proof  vatilts.  protected  by  steam  to  prevent  nist.  and 
separated  by  a  safe  distance  from  the  other  buildings.  As  an  hi- 
surance  of  $80,000  was  formerly  carried  on  the  dies  alone,  this  is 
a  wise  step  About  120  men  are  employed  by  the  company,  and 
about  SoO.OOO  disbursed  in  wages  yearly.  The  companj'  has  a 
capital  of  $125,000.  with  the  right  of  increase  to  $300,000.  The 
officers  of  the  Billings  &  Spencer  Co.  are  Charles  E.  Billings 
president  and  superintendent;  Lucius  H.  Holt,  treasurer:  E.  H. 
blocker,  secretary:  and  F.  C.  Billing*:,  assistant  sujierintendent. 


C  T.STUART,  Photographer.  No.  r.^  Main  Street.- Mr.  Sluarl 
established  liimself  in  business  at  Lotig  Branch,  and  for 
^  ten  years  was  in  constant  demand  by  tlie  habitues  and 
visitors  of  that  fashionable  resort.  He  subsequently  visited 
Cape  May  and  other  watering  jtlaces,  gaining  everywhere  un- 
stinted praise  and  substantial  patronage.  In  18S0  he  purchased  the 
studio  and  gallery  in  this  city,  where  he  has  since  carried  on  the 
business,  and  which  is  an  old  established  and  popular  one  with  the 
citizens  of  Hartford.  His  reception  rooms,  parlors,  and  studio  are 
spacious  and  attractive,  while  his  operating  lOoms  are  equipp^-d  and 
provided  with  all  the  finest  and  latest  improved  cameras  and  other 
photographic  appliances.  The  patronage  accorded  Mr.  Stuart  is 
influential  and  permanent,  and  is  not  confined  to  the  limits  of  the 
city,  or  even  of  the  state.  His  services  have  been  in  frequent 
demand  at  the  U.  S.  MiUtary  Academy  at  West  Point,  and  at 
Vassal-,  Princeton.  Yale.  Harvard,  and  other  leading  colleges.  The 
high  appreciation  in  which  his  artistic  productions  are  held  ca'i 
best  be  illustrated  by  quoting  the  following  testimonial  presented 
him  by  the  Picture  Committ*  of  the  Yale  class  of  '80.  and  which 
speaks  for  itself.  *'To  Mr.  Charles  T.  Stuart  greeting-  In  addition 
to  the  favorable  testimony  given  by  the  picture  committee  ot  '79, 
we  desire  to  give  an  expression  of  our  approbation  of  the  manner 
in  which  Mr.  Charles  T.  Stuart  has  performed  his  work  as  photog- 
rapher of  80,  and  to  cordially  recommend  him  as  a  skilful  artist  and 
a  courteous  gentleman.     Signed   Picture  Committee  Yale.  ■80.'" 


H  A  R  T  F  O  R  D  . 


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Aw.  SAWTKI.LE  &  CO.,  Apothecaries,  N.i  111  .Main  Street. 
We  ile!fire  to  make  siieoial  reference  in  this  coiiiinercial 
review  of  Hartford  to  the  old  establislied  and  reliable 
pharmacy  of  Messrs.  A.  W.  Sawtelle  &  Co.,  which  was  es- 
tablished in  IS(i4  by  John  Butler,  who  was  sncceeded  by  Woodruff 
.V  Curtis,  A.  H.  Woodruff,  and  ill  1800  by  Allen  *c  Sawteile.  Eventu- 
allj  in  isr«  Mr.  A.  W.  Sawtelle  became  sole  proprietor,  and  is  now 
conducting  the  business  under  llw  firm  name  of  ".V.  W.  Sawtelle  & 
Co."  The  store  is  3.5X100  feet  in  area,  ele);antly  equipped  and  sup- 
plied with  every  convenience,  includinfc  a  superior  soda  fountain.  The 
.slock  embraces  pure  and  fresh  drugs  and  chemicals  and  phamia- 
ceutitul  preparations,  also  proprietary  medicines,  toilet  and  fancy 
articles,  perfumery,  foi-eicn  and  domestic mineial  waters, physicians' 
and  surgeon's  requisites,  druKsists' sundries,  in  fact,  eveiything  usu- 
ally found  in  a  flrst-class  pharmacy.  A  specialty  is  made  of  com- 
poumUng  physicians'  prescriptions,  wliich  ai'e  always  prepared  day 
or  night  with  extreme  accuracy  and  despatch.  Mi-.  Sawtelle  is  a 
native  of  Hartford,  and  has  l.een  connected  with  this  phai-macy  as 
clerk  and  proprietor  for  the  last  thirty  yeai  s. 

AI-OXZO  WHITE,  Commission  Merchant  and  Wholesale  Dealer 
iu  Paper,  Blank  Books,  and  stationery,  No.  13  Central  Row.  - 
This  business  was  established  in  18.")3  by  Cyrus  White,  who 
was  succeeded  by  Cyrus  White  &  Co.,  White  &  Kewton, 
A.  White  &  Co.,  and  eventually,  in  1ST5,  by  the  present  proprietor, 
Alonzo  White.  The  store  is  20x100  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  fitted 
up  with  every  convenience  for  the  accommodation  of  the  extensive, 
well  selected,  and  valuable  stock.  Mr.  A.  'U'hite  keeps  constantly  on 
hand  full  supplii  s  of  envelopes,  all  sizes  and  qualities,  blank  books, 
I»ass  books,  blank  notes,  drafts,  receipts,  bills  of  exchange,  also 
demy,  folio,  foolscap,  legal  cap,  letter,  note  and  billet  paper 
colored  tissues,  manilla  tissues,  boob  and  news,  tnanilla,  rag,  straw, 
hardware  and  white  tea  paper,  paper  b.igs,  Kibels.  tin  tickets,  ink, 
mucilage,  pens,  pencils,  etc.  5Ir.  White  handles  paper,  etc  .  on  com- 
mission, and  guarantees  prompt  sales  and  immediate  returns.  Mr. 
White  was  born  in  Vermont,  but  has  resided  in  Hartford  for  the  last 
twenty -eight  years,  where  he  is  greatly  respected  in  business  circles 
for  his  enterprise,  capacity,  and  integrity.  His  trade  extends 
throughout  all  sections  of  New  England,  and  is  .steadily  increasing 
owing  to  the  superiority  of  his  productions,  which  are  unsurpassed 
in  the  market. 

AW.  LANG,  Mercantile  Printer.  No  66  State  Street. -Mr.  Lang^ 
who  is  a  gentleman  in  middle  life,  has  had;a  long,  practical 
experience  a-s  a  book  and  general  job  printer,  and  began 
operations  on  bis  own  account  in  18T5  on  Asylum  Street,  re. 
nioviiii:  to  the  premises  now  occupied  in  18('8,  where  he  has  evei'y 
facility  for  executing  work  of  a  superior  character  expeditiously  at 
fair,  reasonable  prices.  Every  description  of  printing  is  turned  out. 
a  specialty  being  made  of  all  kinds  of  mercantile  work,  letterheads, 
cards,  bill  heads,  envelopes,  etc.,  and  the  best  satisfaction  is  always 
guaninteetl.  Mr.  Lang  is  well  equipped  with  all  the  appliances  nec- 
essary and  requisite  in  the  business,  and  besides  three  job  and  a 
larg.-  cylinder  press,  which  are  operated  by  steam  power,  he  has  a 
general  variety  of  new  style  type,  and  all  the  accessories  for  doing 
wur  I  with  accm'acy  and  despatch.  Estimates  are  furnished  cheer- 
fully, and  every  honorable  endeavor  made  to  please  all  patronizing 
his  establishment  Jlr.  I.ang  is  well  and  prominently  known  iu  mer 
cantile  circles  as  an  upright,  honorable  business  man  and  useful  citi- 
zen. 

EDWARD  J.  DOOLEY,  Photographic  Appai-atus,  No.  49  Pearl 
Street.— No  more  palpable  eviilence  need  be  deduced  as  to  the 
progress  and  popularity  of  the  art  of  photography,  than  a 
mere  reference  to  those  houses  who  handle  photographic  sup- 
plies, and  command  a  large  trade  by  simply  catering  to  the  wants 
anil  requirements  of  the  amateur  and  professional  photographic  ex- 
ponent. Among  such  in  this  section,  we  make  due  mention  of  the 
house  of  Mr.  Edwapl  J.  Dooley  of  No.  49  Pearl  Street.  This  enter- 
prise was  originally  established  by  Mr.  A.  L.  Butler  on  Main  Street. 
Mr  Dooley  purchasing  in  the  plant  in  1889,  and  removing  to  his 
present  headquarters  during  May.  1890.  The  premises  occupied 
comprise  a  spacious  and  commodious  salesroom.  2.5xT'3  feet  in 
dimensions,  giving  ample  accommodation  for  the  manipulation 
and  display  of  the  exceptionally  fine  lines  of  goods  carried.  The 
stock  en)l>races  imported  and  domestic  photographic  apparatus  of 


every  deseriptiou.  cameras,  lenses,  dry  plates,  chemicals,  etc.  The 
store  has  become  a  popular  supply  depot  both  for  the  amateur  and 
the  professional  operator,  the  patronage  enjoyed  being  of  a  strictly 
first  class  character.  Mr.  Dooley  is  a  native  of  Boston,  an  expert 
authority  on  all  matters  pertaining  to  photography,  and  highly  popu- 
lar iu  Hartford's  art.  social,  and  commercial  circles. 

PECK  &  PROUTY,  Printers  and  Wood  Engravers.  Nc  38B  .Asy- 
lum Street.— The  printing  and  wood  engraving  industry  has 
a  prominent  representative  in  Hartford  iu  the  house  of  Messrs. 
I'eck  &  Prouty,  whose  headquarters  are  located  at  No.  :J3B 
Asylum  .Street.  The  inception  of  this  concern  first  known  as  the 
Star  Printing  Company,  dates  back  to  1877,  the  founders  being  the 
present  proprietors,  the  localiim  No.  91  Asylum  Street.  In  1881  a 
i-emoval  to  the  present  quarters  was  effected,  and  in  1889  the  firm 
name  was  changed  to  Peck  &  Prouty,  the  copartners  being  R.  S. 
Peck  and  L.  M.  Prouty ,  both  of  whom  have  a  thorough  and  practi- 
cal knowledge  of  their  vocation,  being  experts  in  its  every  depart- 
ment. The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  double  floor,  50x12.')  feet 
in  dimensions,  admirably  equipped  throughout  with  eight  cylinder 
and  jobbing  presses,  operated,  by  steam  power,  and  employment  is 
furnished  some  thirty  expert  hands,  Messrs.  Peck  &  Prouty  person- 
ally superintend  the  affairs  of  the  house,  and  carry  on  a  general  line 
of  operations  as  printers  and  wood  engravers,  making  a  leading 
specialty  of  illustrated  catalogues,  insurance  and  mercantile  job 
printing  of  every  description.  .\ll  work  is  executed  in  the  highest 
style  of  the  printers'  art,  while  the  scale  of  prices  is  uniformly  rea- 
sonable, and  in  all  their  transactions  the  firm  will  be  found  upright 
and  equitible.    Satisfaction  guaranteed  m  every  instance. 

H.XRTFORD  VARIETY  PAVILION,  H.  J.  Curtis,  Proprietor, 
No  98  .\sylum  Street.— This  enter-prise  was  founded  in  1873 
by  Mr.  H.  J.  Curtis,  and  from  its  inception  became  the  recog- 
nized headquarters  for  the  best  goods  in  the  lines  of  which  it 
makes  a  specialty,  a  position  which  it  has  since  worthily  maintained. 
The  premises  at  first  occupied  wei-e  located  on  Main  Street,  but  to 
successfully  meet  the  growing  r-equirements  of  the  business,  removal 
was  made  a  few  years  later  to  No.  162  .\sylum  Str-eet.  Here  the  busi- 
ness was  conducted  with  much  .success  until  1888,  when  its  steady 
gr-owtlr  and  increase  again  necessitated  its  removal  to  more  spacious 
qirarters.  These  were  found  irr  the  prenrises  now  occupied  at  No.  98 
Asylum  Str-eet,  and  which  comprise  a  commodious  and  attractive 
.store,  2.'ix70  feet  in  dimensions,  handsomely  furirished  and  fitted  up 
with  everj-thirrg  that  can  facilitate  the  transaction  of  the  large  busi- 
ness done,  or  promote  the  comfort  and  converrience  of  the  patrorrs 
of  the  house.  The  stock  car-ried  is  a  lar-ge  and  varied  one.  specially 
selected  to  meet  the  wants  of  the  local  tr-ade.  and  is  offered  at  prices 
with  which  no  other  house  can  compete.  The  trade  is  both  of  a 
wholesale  and  retail  character-,  and  four  assistarrts  are  employed. 
Mr.  Curtis  is  an  active  and  enterprising  young  business  man,  and 
invented,  July.  1890,  the  Hartford  Stand  and  Trainer,  which  is 
proving  a  gi-eat  success  in  the  United  Stati  .  England,  and  Canada, 
fortrarrringand  exercise  in  winter,  with  gri. .  ification  tohisinnnmer'- 
able  f  r-iends  and  admirers. 

CRANE  &  GOULD,  Choice  Beef.  Mr'.ttou.  Veal  and  Pork,  Poultry 
and  Vegetables,  No.  .'M4  Asylum  Street— A  first-class  bead- 
quarters  for  the  supply  of  meats  and  provis-ions,  and  one  that 
commands  a  f  uU  share  of  the  gilt-edged  trade  of  the  city,  is  the 
Hill  Mai-ket.  advantageously  located  at  No,  .'>44  Asylum  Street.  The 
business  of  this  concern  was  foimded  in  September,  1S89,  by  the  pres- 
ent  proprietors,  Messrs.  C.  E.  Crane  and  B.  F.  Gould,  and  under  their 
experienced  management  has  been  conducted  with  uninterrupted 
success  The  premises  occupied  consist  of  a  one-story  building  put 
up  expressly  for  the  business  by  the  firm.  It  has  dimensions  of  2.')x7.'> 
feet,  is  fitted  with  large  refrigerators,  and  is  appointed  with  all 
modern  appliances  and  conveniences  incidental  to  the  busmess.  The 
place  is  at  all  times  kept  in  a  scrupuloitsly  clean  condition.  At  this 
well  ordered  establishment  a  heavy  stock  is  constantly  carried  of  the 
choicest  beef,  mutton,  veal  and  pork,  poultry  and  vegetables  to  l>e 
found  m  the  city.  The  firm  handle  none  but  the  best  of  evervthing 
in  their  line,  as  their  aim  is  to  cater  to  a  strictly  first  class  trade,  and 
to  make  permanent  patrons  of  all  who  favor  them  with  their  custom. 
Messrs.  Crane  &  Gould  employ  a  corps  of  competent  assistants,  give 
prompt  attention  to  customers,  and  they  will  be  found  reliable  cater- 
ers with  whom  to  form  permanent  business  relations. 


70 


HARTFORD 


GEO.  W.  FLINT  &  CO..  Wholesale  and  Retail  Dealers  in  Furni- 
tui-e.  Carpets.  Bedding,  Stoves,  Ranges,  and  General  House 
Furnishings,  No.  61  Asylum  Street.— Tliis  firm  was  estab- 
lished by  Mr.  Geo.  W.  Flint  in  1SS6,  under  whose  enterprising 
management  the  business  has  increased  its  dimensions  till  it  re- 
quires three  floors  and  basement  to  present  the  stock  in  proper 
shape  to  the  patrons  of  the  house.  These  floors  are  35x12(1.  and  in 
ihem  will  be  found  furniture  of  all  grades  and  in  great  variety. 


Tlie  hest  in  quality  and  material,  as  well  as  the  cheaper  grades, 
which,  however,  lack  nothing  in  durability  and  taste  when  compared 
with  the  more  pretentious  stock-in-trade,  are  found  therein.  The 
carpet  ware  and  show  rooms  will  also  well  repay  a  visit,  the  textures 
and  materials  varying  from  the  highest  cost  to  those  of  more  hum- 
ble yet  serviceable  quality.  There  is  indeed  a  fine  display  in  all  the 
departments,  the  resources  of  a  large  storehouse  opposite  the  main 
store  being  drawn  upon  tor  tliis  purpose.  Six  to  eight  clerks  and 
assistants  are  on  hand  to  attend  to  the  wants  of  the  numerous  pa- 
trons. Besides  the  furniture  and  carpet  business,  they  are  leaders  in 
the  stove  business,  carrying  a  fnll  line  of  the  celebrated  Model  Grand 
stoves  and  ranges  and  a  great  variety  of  kitchen  ware  and  other 
goods,  so  that  from  basement  to  attic  there  is  nothing  needed  for 
furnishing  a  home  that  may  not  be  found  therein.  Mr.  Flint  is  a 
native  of  Fall  River,  Mass.,  where  he  was  formerly  engaged  with  his 
father  in  the  same  business. 

GEO.  B.  FISHER,  Fire  Insurance  Agent,  No.  2-23  Asylum  Street 
—The  fire  insurance  interests  of  Hartford  have  an  able  and 
foremost  representative  in  5Ir.  Geo.  B.  Fisher,  whose  office  is 
located  at  No.  223  Asylum  Street.  This  gentleman  commands 
a  large,  influential  patronage,  numbering  among  his  permanent  cus- 
tomers many  leading  capitalists,  merchants,  and  property  owners, 
and  he  enjoys  the  thorough  confidence  of  the  comnumity.  Mr. 
Fisher  first  established  business  in  1872.  He  represents  some 
important  insurance  companies,  prominent  among  them  being  the 
Scottish  Union  and  National  Insurance  Company,  the  Lion  Fire  Ins. 
Co.,  the  Rochester  German  Insurance  Company,  Citizens"  Insurance 
Company  of  Pittsburgh,  and  the  Fidelity  and  Casualty  Ins.  Co.  of 
New  York.  Risks  are  assumed  to  any  amount,  policies  aie  written 
at  the  lowest  premium  rates,  and  all  losses  that  may  transpire  are 
promptly  and  satisfactorily  settled.  Mr,  Fisher  is  a  native  of  Hart- 
ford, popularly  known  in  the  community,  and  be  enjoys  the  esteem 
of  all  with  whom  he  has  business  or  social  relations. 

AH  TILLINGHAST,  Groceries,  Provisions,  Fruit.  Etc  ,  No. 
91  Main  Street.— Twenty-two  years  ago  Mr.  Tillinghast 
^  started  this  store,  then  located  at  No.  103  Main  Street,  this 
city,  where  he  remained  for  a  period  of  eleven  years,  when 
he  removed  to  No.  91  Main  Street,  corner  Buckingham,  where  he  is 
now  located,  and  has  succeeded  in  establishing  himself  among  the 
successful  merchants  of  Hartford  in  his  line  of  bnsmess.  The  store 
is  desirably  located,  having  a  frontage  on  Main  Street  of  twenty-five 


feet,  running  back  on  Buckingham  Street  a  distance  of  about  one- 
hundred  feet,  in  which  is  kept  a  general  line  of  choice  goods  in  the 
grocery  and  provision  hues,  such  as  sugar,  teas,  coffees,  spices, 
canned  goods  and  table  delicacies  of  all  kinds,  the  best  brands  of 
flour,  salt,  creamery  butter,  fresh  eggs,  cheese,  and  all  the  miscel- 
laneous articles  found  in  a  thoroughly  furnished  store.  He  em- 
ploys five  proficient  clerks  to  attend  to  patrons.  Mr.  Tilling- 
hast is  a  native  of  Plainfield,  Conn.,  about  sL'jty  years  of  age,  and 
has  been  many  years  in  the  business. 


G 


EMMILL,  BURNHAM,  &  Co..  Merchant  Tailors,  Manufacturers 
and  Retailers  of  Fine  Ready-made  Clothing,  Nos.  64.  60  and 
68  Asylum  Street.— This  firm  was  first  established  on  Asylum 
Street  in  1871,  and  the  "  live"  methods  of  business  pursued 
by  the  firm,  with  tlie  necessary  ac- 
companiment of  excellent  values, 
induced  such  success  that  in  1882 
the  present  commodious  buildinpr 
was  erected.  Still  the  business 
kept  increasing,  so  that  in  1689  it 
was  again  necessary  to  enlarge  the 
premises,  extending  the  floors 
back.  The  business  of  Messrs. 
Gemmill.  Burnham  &  Co.  now  oc- 
cupies three  floors  of  the  dimen- 
sions 40x150  feet  each,  and  the  store 
is  finely  equipped  with  plate-glass 
front,  and  polished  nut-wood  fix- 
tures. An  alley  on  each  side  of  the 
building  enables  the  store  to  be 
especially  well  lighted,  a  desidera- 
tum in  a  store  where  the  selection 
of  patterns  is  often  a  test  of  sig- 
nally good  judgment  as  well  as  of 
eyesight.  It  is  the  most  elegant 
and  best  equipped  establishment  in 
town,  and  carries  at  all  times  a 
large  stock  of  the  best  goods,  all  of 
them  being  made  by  the  firm,  who 
employ  from  one  hundred  to  one 
hundred  and  fifty  people  in  the 
work.  Mr.Juhn  Gemmill. the  senior 
member  of  the  firm  is  a  native  of 
Suffield  in  this  state,  and  Mr.  Ed- 
gar Burnham  is  a  native  of  Willi- 
iiiantic.  Both  gentlemen  are  not 
only  li\*e  business  men,  but  fully 
aware  and  ahvaj's  equal  to  the  de- 
mands made  upon  the  public-spir- 
ited citizens  of  Conneticut*s  capital 
city,  among  whose  merchants  thej' 
ho!d  sueh  high  rank. 


JOHN  ALEXANDER.  Merchant  Tailor,  Xo.  338  Main  Street.— 
Mr.  Alexander  embarked  in  business  about  18'^0  as  a  member 
of  the  th'm  of  Henry  Lewis  &  Co.,  but  owing  to  mismanage- 
ment of  his  partner  he  lost  every  cent  of  his  earnings  and 
savings  for  years.  However,  Mr.  Alexander  did  not  grieve  over 
his  loss;  he  was  made  of  sterner  stuff,  and  at  once  started  in  vigor- 
ously to  regain  what  he  had  lost,  and  in  1884  commenced  oi^erations, 
and  has  since  been  successful  and  prosperous.  He  occupies  two 
very  neatly  and  handsomely  furnished  apartments  en  suite,  on  the 
second  floor  of  the  building  No.  338  Main  Street  which  are  very 
handsome  and  attractive,  and  contains  a  large,  full,  and  complete 
assortment  of  fine  imported  and  domestic  woolens.'suitings.  trouser- 
ings, vestings,  overcoatings,  etc.,  in  all  the  new  popular  prevailing 
styles,  fi'om  which  selections  may  be  made.  Mr.  Alexander's  skill 
as  a  merchant  tailor  has  made  hira  many  friends,  and  he  is  doing  a 
splendid  business,  enjoying  the  unbounded  confidence  of  all  having 
dealings  with  him.  He  is  courteous,  polite,  and  attentive,  and  it 
should  be  said  to  his  credit  that  many  of  the  best  dressed  men  in 
Hartford  are  his  permanent  patrons.  With  regard  to  prices,  Mr. 
Alexander  is  very  reasonable,  and  unremitting  in  bis  attentions 
to  all  patronizing  his  establishment. 


HARTFORD. 


DP.  COOK.  Music  and  Notion  House.  No.  It-J  State  Stn-et. 
AmonK  the  noteworthy  mercantile  establishments  (if  this 
^  city,  more  than  passing  mention  sliouUl  be  made  of  the 
well-known  and  popular  musio  and  notion  house  of  D.  V. 
Cook,  which  for  close  upon  forty  years  has  been  conducted  by  the 
^ntleinan  wlioso  name  heads  the  present  sketch  with  uninterrupted 
prosperity.  It  is  the  oldest  and  the  leading;  emporium  of  the  kind 
hidicated  in  Hartford,  and  has  a  nourishing:  patronage,  the  trade. 
which  is  large  and  active,  constatitlj'  imjiroving.  The  assortment 
here  displayed  is  at  once  extensive,  varied  and  attractive,  and  in- 
cludes a  great  number  of  novelties^  while  the  prices  prevailing  are 
exceedingly  low.  The  'stock  comprises  a  complete  line  of  new  and 
elegant  toys,  games,  playing  cards,  juvenile  books,  playthings  in 
great  variety,  baby  wagons,  children's  carriages,  Iiobby  horses, 
sleds,  velocipedes,  etc.;  stationery,  fancy  cards,  art  novelties,  ladies' 
baskets,  jewelrj'.  watches,  clocks  and  bric-a-brac:  cutlery,  leather 
goods.  pUish  specialties,  small  wares  and  everything  comprehended 
in  notions;  also  a  full  and  fine  assortment  of  musical  merchandise, 
including  the  largest  stock  of  old  violins,  'cellos,  guitars,  zithers, 
mandolins,  banjos,  drums,  reed  instruments,  accordions,  harmon 
icas,  sheet  nmsic,  music  books  etc..  besides  blank  books,  diaries, 
whips,  and  general  miscellany.  Mr.  [Cook,  who  is  a  gentleman  of 
full  middle  age.  but  active  and  energetic,  is  native  of  this  city,  well 
and  favorably  known  in  the  community  both  as  a  citizen  and  a 
business  man. 

JR.  BARLONV.  Books,  Stationery,  Magazines.  Newspapers, 
Fancy  Goods,  Etc.,  No.  233  Asylum  Street. — Among  the 
popular  establishments  in  Hartford  it  is  a  pleasui-e  to  call 
attention  to  that  of  Mr.  J.  R.  Barlow.  He  is  a  thorough 
active,  courteous,  obliging  gentleman.  an<J  has  won  success  by  desen-- 
ing  it.  The  premises  utilized  for  the  purposes  of  the  business  are 
25x60  feet  in  dimensions  and  well  lighted,  while  the  fittings  and 
furnishings  throngbout  are  of  a  superior  and  attractive  character. 
Acircular  counter  extendsaround  the  establishment,  and  altogether 
the  facilities  and  conveniences  for  attending  to  the  demands  of 
customers  are  i>erfect  and  complete.  An  extensive  stock  of  goods 
is  carried  embracing  books  of  all  kinds  in  various  bindings  xipon  all 
subjects;  and  also  school  books,  maps,  globes,  blank  books  and  office 
and  school  and  fancy  stationery  of  every  description,  magazines 
and  serial  publications,  "libraries,"  and  a  wonderful  array  of  fancy 
goods  and  a  general  assortment  of  articles  that  belong  to  the 
business.  Mr.  Barlow  makes  a  special  featm-e  of  supplying 
New  York  and  Boston  daily  and  weekly  newspapers,  and  con- 
trols a  splendid  permanent  substantial  trade,  which  is  steadily 
growing  and  increasing  each  succeeding  year  under  his  careful 
direction  and  management.  He  has  during  his  business  career  care- 
fully noted  the  wants  of  the  pul)Iic  in  his  line  and  is  well  pi-epared 
to  meet  all  demands  madt*  upon  him  and  fill  orders  pn)uiptly  and 
satisfactorily. 

GEORGE  W.  MOORE  &  CO..  Western  and  Southern  Investment 
Securities,  No.  281  Jlain  Street  —Tliis  business  was  estab- 
lished thirty  years  ago  by  .^Ir.  George  W.  Moore,  who  eventu- 
ally in  1875  admitted  Mr.  James  H.  Tallman  and  Mr.  James 
B.  Moore  into  partnership  In  addition  to  a  large  mortgage  business 
ID  the  east,  they  handle  investment  bonds  and  stocks  of  western  and 
southern  corporations.  They  give  every  protection  to  the  lender 
which  accurate  knowledge  and  judicious  judgment  as  to  values  can 
afford.  The  firm  have  always  a  stock  of  first  class  mortgages  con- 
stantly on  hand:  and  we  advise  those  who  desire  greater  interest. 
with  the  utmost  seciuity.  to  communicate  with  them.  Both  part- 
ners are  highly  regarded  in  financial  circles  for  their  integrity,  and 
are  eminently-  worthy  of  the  important  trust*;  reposed  in  them  by 
capitalists  and  investors. 

AE.  KTLBY.  Confectioner.  No.  44-i  Asylum  Street.— This  busi- 
ness has  been  in  successful  operation  since  1886.  and  came 
^     under  the  control  of  Mr.  Kilby  by  purchase  in  February  of 
the  present  year.    He  has  recently  made  many  improve- 
ments In  the  premises,  and  has  increased  the  facilities,  and  by  his 
energy  is  vei->'  materially  extending  Die  traile.    The  premises  com- 
prise a  neatly  fitted   up  handsome  store.  20x1 1'O  feet  in  area,  with 


basement,  und  the  ■■tpiipment  for  manufacturing  purposes  is  per- 
fect and  complete.  Choice  confectionery,  caramels,  chocolates. 
etc.,  and  plain  and  fancy  candies  are  made  fresh  every  day,  and  a 
fine  trade  is  supplied.  The  finest  and  best  cane  sugar  and  other 
nuiterials  only  are  »ised,  and  a  wide  reputation  has  been  achieved  by 
Mr.  Kilby  for  the  purity  and  superior  excellence  of  his  goods.  A 
full  line  of  choice  confectionery  and  candies  is  kept  in  the  store,  and 
also  a  general  assortment  of  delicious  tropical  and  domestic  fruits 
<)f  all  kinds,  and  imported  and  domestic  cigars  of  all  the  leading  and 
popular  brands.  Mr.  Kilby  is  a  young  nuin  of  splendid  business 
abilities,  and  enjoys  a  wide  circle  of  friends  and  acquaintances,  and 
is  winning  success  by  deserving  it. 

WL.  WHITTEMORE  &  SON.  Manufacturers  of  Silver  Plate, 
Needle  and  Steel  Scratch  Brushes.  Etc.,  No.  97  Asylum 
^  Street.— A  representative  and  old  established  house  in 
Hartford  actively  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  all 
kinds  of  brushes  is  that  of  Messrs.  W.  L.  Whittemore  &  Son,  whose 
oflflce  and  factory  are  located  at  No.  07  Asylum  Street.  This  busi- 
ness was  established  in  1846  by  Mr.  A.  D.  Euston.  who  was  succeede<l 
in  18C0  by  Mr.  W.  L.  Whittemore.  Eventually  in  1881  Mr.  W.  E. 
Whittemore  was  admitted  into  partnership,  the  firm  being  known  by 
the  style  and  title  of  '*  W.  L.  Whittemore  &  Sou."  The  premises 
occupied  comprise  three  commodioiis  floors  .'10x60  feet  in  area.  The 
workshop  is  fully  equipped  with  modem  tools,  appliances,  and  ma- 
chinery operated  by  electric  power.  Messrs.  W.  L.  Whittemore  & 
Son  make  a'specialty  of  cylinders,  bristle  and  tampico  lags,  and  man 
ufacture  silver  plate,  needle  and  steel  scratch  brushes  Their  goods 
are  everywhere  recognized  and  appreciated  by  the  trade  as  standard 
productions,  and  are  unsurpassed  for  quality,  finish,  and  general  ex- 
cellence. The  partners  are  noted  for  their  integrity  and  enterprise, 
and  are  thoroughly  conversant  with  the  wants  of  the  trade. 

THE  TROUT  BROOK  ICE  AND  FEED  COMPANY.  E.  H.  Arnold 
&  Son.  Proprietors.  Offices:  No.  278  Asylum  Street.  Hartford; 
Farmingtou  Avenue.  West  Hartford.  Depot;  Nos.  35  aud  3? 
Walmit  Street.  — The  leading  house  in  Hartford  engat'ed  in 
this  line  in  connection  with  the  grain  business  is  that  of  the  Trout 
Brook  Ice  and  Feed  Company.  The  business  of  this  con 
cern  was  organized  in  1881  and  has  been  prosperously  conducted 
from  the  outset.  Theconcerns  ice  houses  are  located  in  West  Hart 
ford  and  have  a  capacity  of  15.000  tons.  Ice  is  served  during  the 
"summer  months  at  lowest  prevailing  rates,  and  the  service  is  perfect 
in  every  respect.  The  finn  also  conduct  an  extensive  trade  in  mill 
ingand  dealing  in  feed.  Their  mill,  situate  on  Farmington  Avenue, 
has  two  run  of  stone,  operated  both  by  steam  and  water  power, 
where  grain,  corn,  etc.,  is  ground  to  order  aud  for  stock,  and  exten- 
sive grain  and  feed  warehouses  are  in  connection,  whtre  a  heavy 
stock  18  carried  to  meet  the  demands  of  the  trade,  which  is  always 
active.  The  proprietors.  3Ir.  E.  H.  Arnold  and  his  sou,  Mr.  F.  W. 
Arnold,  are  both  gentlemen  of  thorough  experience  in  their  business. 
and  the  reputation  acquired  by  their  house  is  in  every  way  the  well 
merited  reward  of  a  business  policy  which  is  founded  on  strict  com- 
mercial integrity. 

PIL(JARD  &  McN.\MARA.  bleats.  Fi.sh.  Pouln y.  Kggs.  Hmtt-r. 
an<l  Vegetables.  Etc..  No.  .59  Tnnnbull  Strt-et. -Among  those 
dealers  who  have  attained  prominence  and  popularity  as  pur- 
veyors of  meats,  fish,  poultry,  etc..  in  this  city  it  is  safe  to 
say  that  none  have  a  wider  reputation  than  Messrs.  Pilgard  & 
McNaniara,  young  men  active,  progressive,  and  enterprising, 
who  have  built  up  a  substantial  patronage  and  enjoy  the  confidence 
of  all  having  dealings  with  them.  They  exercise  the  greatest  care  in 
the  selection  of  their  stock,  which  is  obtained  from  the  best  sources 
of  supi»ly.  and  is  fresh  every  day  and  of  an  excellent  qualitj'.  The 
store  is  25x60  feet  in  size,  and  well  adapted  to  the  purposes  of  the 
business  and  kept  ni-at  and  clean.  The  firm  make  a  special  business 
of  supplying  the  finest  and  best  goods  in  their  line,  anil  fill  ordeis 
with  the  utmost  promptness  at  prices  which  are  safe  from  success- 
ful competition.  Business  is  active  and  brisk  with  the  firm,  ami 
about  the  premises  there  is  always  a  scene  of  busy  activity.  Com- 
petent assistants  are  employed,  and  every  attention  is  paid  to  the 
demands  of  customers,  and  the  l>est  satisfaction  guaranteed. 


HARTFORD. 


HORSFALL  &  ROTHSCHILD,  Fashionable  Hatters  and  Men's 
Outfitters,  Nos.  93.  95,  aud  99  Asylum  Street.— Hartford  lacks 
noae  of  the  characteristics  of  a  capital  city,  one  of  the  es- 
sential requisites  of  which  i<  that  it  is  equal  to  the  highest 
social  demands.  For  this  purpose  Messrs,  Horsfall  &  Rothschild's 
establishment  at  Nos.  93.  95  and  99  Asylum  Street,  affords  the  best 
scope.  Established  in  188i3  it  has  become  the  leading  bouse  in  its 
Une.  High  grade  goods  suitable  to  fashionable  batters  and  men';; 
outfitters  are  found  there  in  the  spacious  double  st.ire,  elegantly 
fitted  with  all  modern  appointments.  The  stock  comprises  all  that 
the  latest  demands  of  fashion  as  well  as  of  good  taste  require  in 
head  gear  for  gentlemen,  and  all  the  many  essentials  which  in  these 
days  of  exquisite  tasce  form  the  personnel  of  a  well  dressed  man's 
wardrobe,  and  is  summed  in  the  comprehensive  term— outfit.  Twelve 
clerk*  whose  acquaintance  with  the  needs  of  patrons  in  the  highest 
grade  of  society  fit  them  for  their  position,  attend  to  the  wants  of 
customers,  and  a  stock,  whose  bewildering  vaiiety  is  less  marked 
than  the  exquisite  taste  in  its  selection,  is  always  found.  The  spa- 
cious double  store,  50x120  with  its  elegant  plate  glass  windows,  and 
hardwood  finishings,  indicates  the  prosperity  which  a  careful  atten- 
tion to  the  demands  of  the  best  cheutt^le  has  resulted.  Messrs,  L. 
Horsfall  &  W.  B.  Rothschild  are  about  forty  years  of  age,  and  arc 
much  esteemed  in  the  community  in  whose  mercantile  enterpi-isi' 
they  have  an  honored  share. 

F.  SPRINGER,  Manufacturing  Jeweler  and  Dealer  in  Dia 
monds.  Watches,  aud  Fme  Jewelry,  No.  23  Asylum  Street. - 
If  there  is  any  branch  of  mercantile  and  industrial  enter- 
prise in  which  Hartford  excels,  it  is  in  the  number  and 
character  of  her  jewelry  establishments,  the  leading  ones  of  which 
will  compare  favorably  with  the  most  prominent  of  those  in  tht* 
largest  cities  in  the  Union.  One  of  the  most  popular  and  successful 
of  the  houses  engaged  in  this  line  is  that  of  Mr.  A.  F.  Springer,  who 
is  excellently  located  at  No.  23  Asylum  Street.  This  gentleman  be, 
gan  business  in  18S6,  opposite  his  present  address,  as  a  manufacturei' 
of  jewelry,  continuing  there  np  to  March,  1890,  when  be  removed 
to  his  present  quarters,  and  became  a  general  watchmaker  and 
jeweler.  The  store,  which  is  of  commodious  proportions,  is  fitted 
up  in  handsome,  attractive  style,  and  is  one  of  the  most  attrac 
tive  business  houses  in  the  neighborhood.  The  heavy  slock 
carried  embraces  a  complete  assortment  of  the  choicest  dia- 
monds and  other  precious  stones,  gold  and  silver  watches,  clocks 
and  jewelry  of  every  description.  A  leading  specialty  is  made  of 
fine  diamond  work,  stones  being  mounted  in  handsome  settings  in 
the  most  artistic  manner.  Repairing  is  also  executed  at  moderate 
charges.  Mr.  Springer,  who  is  a  native  of  Springfield.  Mass..  has 
long  resided  in  tliis  city,  has  become  familiarly  known  here,  and  is 
justly  regarded  as  a  business  man  of  upright  principles  and  integrity. 

EJ.  SMITH  &  CO.,  Hosiery.  Etc  .  Nos.  65 and  67  Asylum  Street. 
—This  business  is  located  in  nu  elegant  store  2.5x125  feet  in 
^  dimensions,  and  contains  cue  of  the  best  assortments  of 
goods  in  the  state  of  Connecticut.  Everythin:^:  in  the  line 
that  the  most  fastidious  dresser  CGuId  desire  is  found  therein,  and 
the  best  makers  in  Ern'op-^an  couutiies  are  drawn  upon  for  the 
finest  examples  of  their  wares,  and  thus  made  conrributory  to  the 
cultivated  taste  of  the  people  of  Hartford.  The  best  that  Lon* 
don.  Paris,  and  other  centres  of  European  fashion  affect  or  pro- 
duce in  good  shape  are  here  set  forth  side  by  side  with  the  best 
domestic  productions,  which  more  than  likely  rival  their  foreign 
comp:nitjrs  in  all  that  makes  up  for  elegance  of  style  and  fit.  Th'' 
most  careful  dresser  might  safely  entrust  the  selection  of  goods  io 
this  firm,  whose  experience  is  wide  and  long  extended.  The  busi- 
ness was  first  established  in  1872  by  Mr.  Edwin  J.  Smith.  In  the 
year  following  an  interest  of  another  partner  was  added,  and  the 
firm  was  Coney  &  Smith.  Ten  years  later  another  change  occurred, 
and  the  firm  name  was  Smith,  White  *t  Co.,  in  1S83.  This  year  it  was 
again  chantred.  Mr.  Smith  still  at  the  bead  and  the  name  of  the  firm 
as  given  above.  The  house  has  the  highest  reputation  in  Hartford, 
Mr.  Smith  i^  a  native  of  Washington,  this  state,  but  has  been  twenty- 
six  years  in  Hartford,  twenty  three  of  which  have  been  in  the  special 
line  of  business  in  which  he  has  been  so  eminently  successful.  Dur- 
ing the  war  Mr.  Smith  enlisted  in  the  Twentieth  Connecticut  Volun- 
teers, and  took  part  in  several  notable  actions.  The  Twentieth  was 
one  of  Sherman's  regiments,  and   Sergeant  Smith    purticipatpd  in 


that  campaign  that  pierced  the  thin  shell  of  the  Confederacy  and 
was  made  famous  by  the  "March  to  the  Sea."  Mr.  Smith  is  one 
who  fully  believes  in  doing  his  best  for  the  city.  He  has  served  in 
the  city  council  with  satisfaction  to  his  constituents,  and  has  been 
twelve  years  on  the  board  of  fire  commissioners  and  is  now  presi- 
dent of  that  body. 

CW.  PRATT,  Ladies'  Furnishings,  No.  403  Main  Street.— The 
trade  in  ladies'  furnishings,  cloaks  and  suits  is  an  important 
department  among  the  mercantile  pursuits  of  every  busi- 
ness centre  of  consequence,  and  Hartford  is  no  exception  to 
the  rule.  The  leading  bouse  here  engaged  in  this  line  of  enterprise 
is  that  of  Mr.  C.  W.  Pratt  whose  spacious  business  emporiutn  is 
located  at  No.  403  Main  Street  The  business  v.as  originally  founded 
m  1887  by  Messrs.  Pratt  &  Sage,  the  copartnership  continuing  until 
March,  1889,  when  Mr.  Pratt  became  sole  proprietor.  Thi'ough  the 
thorough  knowledge  of  the  business  exhibited  in  the  management,  a 
large,  influential,  and  permanent  trade  has  been  developed,  and  a 
high  degree  of  popular  favor  secured.  The  spacious  store  occupied 
has  a  frontage  of  25  feet,  a  depth  of  100  feet,  and  it  is  appointed 
throughout  in  elegantly  tasteful  style,  presenting  a  handsome  and 
creditable  appearance.  The  large  stock  carried  embraces  a  superior 
assortment  of  ladies'  furnishing  goods  of  every  description,  includ- 
ing all  staple  articles  and  all  the  latest  novelties.  In  cloaks  and  suits 
a  fine  display  is  made,  all  the  newest  fashions  bemg  represented. 
Ten  efficient  clerks  are  employed,  aud  all  customers  are  waited  upon 
promptly  and  politely.  Mr.  Pratt  gives  his  personal  attention  to  the 
management  of  his  affairs,  secures  the  newest  goods  as  soon  as  they 
appear  in  the  market,  and  his  establishment  will  compare  favorably 
with  any  similar  one  in  the  entire  country. 

BILX  BROTHERS,  Carmen  an  i  General  Forwarders.  No.  A4 
Ann  Street.— The  oldest  and  most  prtmineut  house  en- 
gaged in  this  line  is  that  of  Bill  Brothers,  whose  head 
quarters  are  at  No.  -14  Ann  Street,  where  they  have  been 
located  since  April.  1890.  their  former  place  of  business  having  been 
on  Asylum  Street.  The  business  of  this  flourishing  concern  was 
originally  founded  in  1850  by  Messrs.  Smith,  Blodgett  &  Co.,  Mr  F. 
P.  Bill  being  a  n^ember  of  the  firm.  It  was  continued  under  th.s 
management  up  to  1870,  when  the  Messrs.  Bill  Brothers  succeedtd  to 
the  control.  Since  1885,  the  proprietors  have  been  Mr.  F.  P.  Bill  and 
his  son,  Mr.  F.  R  Bill,  but  they  still  retain  the  firm  style  of  Biil 
Brothers,  The  Messrs.  Bill  carry  on  general  operations  as  carmen 
aud  forwardei*s,  making  shipments  by  all  fast  freight  lines  at  lowest 
rates,  aud  furnish  bills  of  lading.  They  also  dehver  freight  and  bag- 
gage to  or  from  cars  or  boaf,  or  to  any  part  of  the  city,  and  give 
particular  attention  to  the  moving  of  safes,  machinery,  and  heavy 
freight.  They  employ  a  large  force  of  experienced  men,  ownthiity 
horses  and  wagons,  and  are  at  all  times  prepared  to  promptly  aud 
satisfactorily  meet  all  demands  made  upon  their  resources. 

RBALL2RSTEIN&C0.,  Wholesale  and  Retail  Milliners,  Nos. 
412  to  420  Main  Street.  This  firm  was  established  in  1860,  is 
^  therefore  one  of  the  oldest,  and  its  members  are  the  lead- 
ing merchants  of  the  city.  They  have  been  at  the  present 
l(x?ation  for  the  past  four  years.  The  building  occupied  by  them  is 
one  of  the  handsomest  and  most  imposing  structures  in  this  part  of 
tlie  city,  comprising  two  stories  60x130  feet  in  dimensions.  The 
splendid  salesrooms  are  elegantly  finished,  and  are  furnished  with 
plate  glass  mirrors  and  everything  in  keeping  with  their  large  ard 
elegant  stock  of  goods,  great  taste  and  slnll  being  shown  in  the  ar- 
rangement of  goods  in  the  large  show  windows  and  about  the  rocms. 
As  direct  importers  of  fine  millinery  goods,  this  firm  possesses  facili- 
ties unsurpassed  by  those  of  any  of  their  contemporaries,  and  are 
constantly  offering  a  large  and  varied  assortment,  representing  the 
choicest  fabrics  and  latest  styles  and  novelties,  especially  adapted  to 
the  wants  of  jobbers  and  retaih  rs  in  all  parts  of  the  country.  Buy- 
ing in  enormous  quantities  from  the  most  celebrated  European 
houses.  Messrs.  R.  Ballerstein  &  Co  are  widely  noted  for  their 
splendid  array  of  goods  and  the  libeT-ility  of  their  terms  and  prices. 
All  orders  by  mail,  telephone,  or  telegraph  are  carefully  attended  to. 
The  liberality  and  enterprise  which  have  ever  regulated  the  business 
policy  of  this  house  are  such  as  to  entitle  it  to  universal  respect  and 
L'on.'iideration.  The  proprietors  are  well  known  in  this  city  as  lead- 
ing merchants  an<l  sound,  substantial  business  men. 


H  A  R  T  F  U  R  U  . 


J  J.  rOOLF.  &  CO  .  Wholesalo  ami  Retail  Dealers  in  Antliracii.' 
and  Bituniinotis  Coal,  No.  372  Main  Stret't.— i*rominent 
araon^  the  lending  firms  engaged  in  the  coal  trade  in  Hart* 
ford  is  that  of  J.  J.  Poole  &  Co.,  wliose  oftiee  is  located  at 
No.  '27i  Main  Street,  with  capacious  yards  conveniently  situated  on 
the  line  of  the  railroad.  They  are  general  wholesale  and  retail 
■<lealers  in  anthracite  and  bituminous  coal,  selling  by  the  ton,  ear  lot 
-or  cargo  (all  rail  or  tide  water\  and,  altogether,  their  business  is  of 
a  most  substantial  character.  The  yards,  which  have  a  capacity  of 
ftXK)  tons,  are  provided  with  ample  and  complete  facilities,  and  a 
uuiuber  of  hands  are  regularly  employed,  while  several  carts  deliver 
all  over  the  city  and  vicinity.  A  very  large  and  first-class  stock  is 
<,*OMstantIy  kept  on  hand  here,  including  superior  grades  of  hard  and 
«oft  coal  of  all  kinds  and  sizes,  and  all  thoroughly  cleaned;  and  all 
ordei"s,  wholesale  or  recail,  receive  immetliate  attention.  Bottom 
prices  prevail  at  all  times,  while  quality  and  quantity  are  guaran- 
teed, family  patronage  being  a  specialty ;  and  customers  are  assured 
of  getting  an  excellent  article,  standard  weight,  and  prompt  service 
■in  ever>'  instance  from  this  popnlar  and  responsible  firm,  which  for 
the  seventeen  years  of  its  existence  has  been  steadily  growing  in 
public  favor  and  confidence. 

HARGRAVE  BROTHERS.  Ale  and  Porter  Brewery.  Sheldon 
and  Front  Streets.— This  business  was  established  by  3Iessis. 
5  Shannon  and  McCann  in  1S73,  and  from  a  comparatively 
small  beginning  it  has  steadily  developed  and  increased,  its 
progress  being  commensurate  with  the  energy  anrl  enterprise  dis- 
played in  its  management,  and  in  the  period  that  has  elapsed  it  bus 
assumed  the  proportions  of  a  large  and  eminently  successful  indus- 
try. The  premises  occupied  embrace  au  eligible  three-story  brick 
building  50x100  feet  in  dimensions,  with  two  story  brick  annex,  con- 
stituting brewery  and  malt  house.  The  interior  arr.ingement  of 
these  is  perfect.  All  the  most  modern  machinery  and  appUances 
.are  at  hand,  and  a  large  force  of  skUled  workmen  is  constantly  em- 
ployed. Messrs.  Hargraves  are  brewers  of  Canada  malt  ales  and 
porter,  which  have  attained  a  high  reputation  for  purity,  strength, 
and  excellence  of  flavor,  and  which  meet  with  a  ready  sale  through- 
out the  city  and  vicinity.  Au  idea  of  the  popularity  of  Messi*s.  Har- 
prave's  ale  and  porter  may  be  inferred  from  the  fact  that  they  sell  on 
an  average  fifteen  thousand  barrels  yearly.  They  are  practical 
brewers  of  long  experience,  natives  of  Albany,  New  York,  and  since 
locating  in  Hartford  have  always  given  a  public  spirited  support  to 
<*very  measure  best  calculated  to  advance  the  permanent  welfare 
and  prosperity  of  the  city.  The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are 
Messrs.  George  O.  and  Thomas  H.  Hargrave,  personally  genial  and 
courteous  gentlemen,  honorable  and  fair  in  all  transactions,  and  well 
<leserving  of  the  substantial  success  they  are  achieving. 


DODGE  &  BREWER.  Groceries,  Meats,  Etc.  No.  100  Main  Street. 
—One  of  the  most  popular  stores  in  Hartford  is  that  of 
31essrs.  Dodge  &  Brewer,  located  at  No.  100  Main  Street. 
These  gentlemen  have  been  engaged  in  this  line  of  business 
■on  their  own  account  but  one  year  or  thereabouts,  yet  such  has  been 
their  energy,- enterprise,  and  fair  dealing  that  they  have  succeeded 
in  building  up  a  very  large  and  lucrative  business.  The  store,  which 
is  well  adapted  for  business  purposes  and  neatly  and  handsomely 
.arranged,  is  well  stocked  with  a  choice  and  well  selected  assortment 
of  staple  and  fancy  groceries,  provisions,  beef,  nmtton.  veal,  pork. 
ham.  poultry,  game,  and  vegetables  in  their  respective  seasons. 
Popular  prices  prevail,  several  polite  assistants  serve  customers  in- 
telligently and  promptly,  orders  are  delivered  free  of  extra  charge 
in  all  parts  of  the  city,  and  no  effort  on  the  part  of  the  proprietors 
is  spared  to  please  and  satisfy  each  and  every  one  of  their  numerous 
patrons.  The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  Messrs.  C.  N. 
Dodge  and  C.  H.  Brewer,  both  natives  of  Hartford,  the  first  named 
for  two  years  a  partner  in  the  well  known  meat  house  of  Trymau 
Cowles  &  Co.  They  have  already  built  up  a  first  class  business,  and 
all  the  indications  seem  to  show  that  they  are  destined  to  enjoy 
many  more  years  of  marked  prosperity  and  success  iu  their  highly 
useful  enterprise. 

CITY  HOTEL.  F.   Bush.  Proprietor.— This  hotel  is  situated  on 
the  main  street,  opposite  the  ^tna  Fire  Insurance  Company 
and  the  .Etna  Life  Insurance  Company's  Building,  and  is  very 
convenient  for  business  men.  and  the  most  popular  hotel  in 
Hartford  for  travelling  men:   it  is  generally  fillefl  with  guests  froui 


all  the  states.  The  rooms  are  Urge,  with  hut  and  cold  water,  steam 
heat,  and  electric  lights.  The  cooking  and  table  the  best,  and 
well  served,  so  that  guests  once  here  are  always  sure  to  come 
again  and  bring  or  send  others  to  this  hotel.  Major  Fred  Bush. 
the  proprietor,  is  known  for  his  many  excellent  quahties,  and  for 
the  good  table  and  other  accommodations.  When  in  Hartford  go 
to  the  City  Hotel  and  be  convinced  for  yourself. 

HENKY  LEWIS  &  CO.,  Clothing,  Hats,  Caps.  Etc.,  No.  174 
State  Street. —  At  the  popular  establishment  of  Messrs. 
Henry  Lewis  &  Co..  at  No.  174  State  Street,  everything  per- 
taining to  a  gentleman's  outfit,  from  the  crown  of  his  head 
to  the  sole  of  his  foot,  can  be  procured  of  the  best  quality  and  at 
fabulously  low  prices.  This  enterprise  was  originally  estabhshed  by 
Mr.  Henry  Lewis  in  1881,  three  years  later  Mr.  E.  G.  Lasbury  be- 
coming connected  therewith,  when  the  present  firm  style  was 
adopted.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  spacious  and  commo- 
dious store,  *^x70  feet  in  dimensions,  giving  ample  accommodation 
for  the  display  of  the  varied  hues  of  goods  carried,  and  the  general 
comfort  and  convenience  of  patrons.  In  the  clothing  department 
can  be  procured  either  fine  ready  made  or  custom  made  garments. 
accurately  cut  and  made  from  the  best  class  of  materials.  In  an- 
other department  may  be  found  a  well  selected  stock  of  hats,  caps, 
etc.,  of  the  latest  patterns  and  styles,  while  in  gents'  furnishings 
everything  that  a  gentlemen's  toilet  can  possibly  need  is  here  in 
great  variety  and  profusion,  together  with  a  full  line  of  boots, 
shoes,  rubbers,  and  oil  clothing.  Mr.  Lewis  is  a  native  of  Hartford, 
his  partner,  Mr.  Lasbuiy,  hailing  from  Bound  Brook.  Conn.  They 
are  active  and  progressive  business  men  and  practical  tailors,  and 
conduct  au  establishment  that  is  an  important  factor  in  Hartford's 
commercial  prosperity. 

AR.  HULL,  Fresh  and  Salt  Meats.  No.  70  Market  Street. - 
Among  those  dealers  who  have  attained  prominence  and 
^  popularity  in  the  meat  trade  of  Hartford  ranks  Mr.  A.  R. 
Hull  of  No.  70  Market  Street.  This  gentleman  has  been 
established  in  the  business  here  since  1880,  and  has  built  up  a  large 
and  influential  trade  as  a  general  dealer  in  all  kinds  of  fresh  and  salt 
meats.  He  commands  all  the  advantages  naturally  accumulated  by 
long  years  of  identification  with  a  special  line  of  trade,  and  possesses 
the  best  possible  facilities  for  conducting  all  operations  under  the 
most  favorable  auspices.  He  exercises  the  greatest  care  in  the 
selection  of  his  stock  and  in  preparing  it  for  the  market,  which  justi 
fles  him  in  claiming  to  offer  the  public  aline  of  meat  products  that 
cannot  be  excelled  for  quality,  reliabihty,  and  excellence.  Having 
always  been  earnest  and  unremitting  in  his  endeavors  to  meet  every 
demand  of  his  customers  iu  a  prompt  and  satisfactory  manner,  he 
has  developed  a  patronage  of  great  and  gratifying  proportion.^. 
which  is  in  itself  the  best  possible  proof  of  the  superiority  of  the 
goods  he  offers,  and  of  the  honorable  and  straightforward  methods 
that  have  ever  characterized  his  dealings.  His  trade  extends  to  all 
paries  of  the  city,  and  is  annually  increasing  in  volume  and  value 
under  enterprising,  reliable,  and  painstaking  management. 

SIMONS  &  FOX,  Manufacturers  of  Awnings,  Tents,  Flags.  Etc  . 
No.  81  Asylum  Street.— A  prominent  and  successful  house  in 
Hartford  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  tents,  awnings,  flags, 
etc  ,  is  that  of  Messi*s.  Simons  &  Fox.  No.  81  Asylum  Street. 
This  business  was  established  iu  18S2  by  Mr.  G.  O.  Simons  who  con 
ducted  it  till  September  1890,  when  Jlr.  H.  P.  Fox,  who  had  been 
manager,  became  a  partner.  The  preiuises  occupied  are  commodi- 
ous, and  are  fully  stocked  with  a  superior  assortment  of  tents,  awn 
ings,  flags,  horse  and  wagon  covers,  waterproof  sh:'ets.  etc.  The 
firm  manufacture  promptly  to  order  tents  of  every  style  or  shape, 
awnings,  etc.,  and  supply  canopies  for  wedding  parties  and  recep- 
tions, also  flags,  bunting,  lanterns,  and  decorations  of  every  descrip- 
tion. They  have  a  great  variety  of  patterns  for  window  and  store 
awnings,  and  all  the  new  styles  of  stripes.  The  firm's  goods  have 
no  superioi-s  for  quality  and  uniform  excellence,  while  the  prices 
quoted  for  them  are  extremely  moderate.  Their  Fairy  lawn  tents 
are  the  delight  of  ladies  and  children,  and  can  be  obtained  at  from  $7 
to  $30.  Messrs  Simons  &  P'ox  are  both  natives  of  Hartford.  They 
are  greatly  respected  by  the  community  for  their  enterprise  and  in- 
tegrity, and  fully  merit  the  influential  patronage  secured  in  this  use- 
fid  business.    The  telephone  call  of  the  house  is  217-S. 


New  Britfiin. 


N'E  iif  the  most  fascinating  features  in  the  study  of  American  history  is  tlit.'  niarvelloLis  uiowdi  .nul 
ilovelopment,  commercially,  socially,  and  politically,  of  the  cities  and  towns  in  different  states. 
In  some  instances  they  have  sprung  into  existence  in  a  single  day,  and  have  gone  steadily  onward 
to  a  higher  degree  of  civilization  and  improvement,  taking  their  places  from  the  very  first  among' 
the  progressive  and  influential  communities  of  the  country.  Particularly  is  this  the  case  with 
New  Britain,  whose  past  history  we  will  endeavor  to  relate  as  briefly  as  possible,  touching  to  any  length  only 
on  the  salient  features  as  they  present  themselves.  The  present  city  of  New  Britain  was  a  part  of  the  town  of 
Farmington  until  the  incorporation  of  Berlin  in  1785.  It  was  then  included  in  the  latter  town,  of  which  it  was 
a  parish  until  1850,  when  Berlin  was  divided  by  a  line  beginning  at  the  centre  of  Beach  swamp  bridge,  anil 
running  north  eighty-eight  degrees  twenty  minutes  west  to  Southington  line,  and  in  the  opposite  direction  tf> 
Newington  line.  The  book  and  records  of  the  old  town  belonged  to  Xew  Britain  by  the  terms  of  the  act. 
The  first  town  meeting  in  the  new  town  was  held  July  22,  1850,  and  the  borough  of  New  Britain  was  incor- 
porated the  same  year,  being  four  hundred  and  eighteen  rods  in  length  from  north  to  south,  and  one  mile  in 
width  from  east  to  west.  The  Town  Hall,  the  present  high  school  building,  was  the  centre  of  the  borougli. 
At  the  time  New  Britain  was  first  settled  few  or  no  Indians  resided  there.  The  Tauxis  Indians,  from  the  valUy 
of  the  Farmington  river,  occupied  a  portion  of  the  nortliern  part  of  the  place.  Dead  Swamp  and  vicinity  being- 
a  favorite  hunting-ground.  The  Indians,  by  their  knowledge  of  the  country,  were  often  an  aid  to  the  wliitcs. 
Some  of  the  settlers  of  New  Britain  were  at  first  accustomed  to  seek  shelter  in  the  fort  at  Christian  Lane,  but 
this  was  a  temporary  arrangement,  for  they  soon  found  that  their  new  liomes  could  be  occupied  without  moles- 
tation. The  town  of  New  Britain  is  about  five  miles  in  length  and  four  miles  in  breadth.  In  the  northern  and 
western  parts  of  the  town  the  hills  rise  to  a  considerable  height  and  the  surface  is  broken  ;  in  the  southeast  the 
town  extends  to  the  meadows  near  the  source  of  the  Mattabesett.  Most  of  the  place  is  high,  composed  of 
rolling  hills  and  irregular  shaped  valleys..  The  main  street  of  the  city  is  about  one  hundred  and  seventy  feet 
above  sea-level  at  the  railway  crossing.  The  town  forms  a  veritable  water-shed,  one  of  its  streams  discharging 
its  waters  into  the  Quinnipiac  at  Plainville,  and  thus  passing  into  the  Sound  at  New  Haven;  another  forming 
an  important  branch  of  the  Mattabesett,  joining  the  waters  of  the  Connecticut  at  Middletown ;  and  a  third 
flowing  northeasterly,  uniting  with  the  Connecticut  at  Hartford.  The  soil  is  generally  fertile,  producing  good 
crops  in  those  parts  of  the  town  devoted  to  agriculture  and  gardening.  The  trap-rock  in  tlie  hills,  and  that  wliich 
crops  out  in  different  parts  of  the  town,  afford  material  for  the  foundations  of  buildings,  paving  roads,  and  otlier 
stone  work.  Lead,  asphaltum,  calcite  crystals,  and  other  minerals  have  l)pen  found,  and  nearly  an  entire  skele- 
ton of  the  Mastodon  Americanus  was  dug  up  some   years   ago  on  the  land   of  the  lato  William    A.  ClnircliilL 

74 


N  H  W     BRITAIN. 


between  Main  and  Aroli  stroets.      As  the  busiiiess  of  the  tciwn  and  borougli  increased,  the  necessity  of  exercis- 
ing additional  safeguards  beoanie  evident,  and  a  city  charter  was  obtained  in  1870.     The  northern  boundary  of 


the  city  coincided  with  the  boroucjh  line  as  far  as  that  extended,  but  the  southern  bonndarv  was  upon  the  towir 
line.     From  east  to  west  tlie  i-ity  oxtcnils  six  hundred  rods,  or  one  hundred  and  forty  rods  beyond  tlie  borouijh 


:g  new     BRITAIN. 

liuundary  in  each  direction.  Under  tbe  city  cliartev  and  amenduients  the  streets  were  extended  and  mucli 
improved.  Tlie  police  and  tire  departments  were  reorganized  and  made  more  efficient,  the  apparatus  for 
extinguishing  fires  was  greatly  increased,  large  additions  were  made  to  the  water-works,  an  excellent  system  of 
sewerage  was  adopted,  and  its  benefits  extended  to  all  the  principal  streets  of  the  city.  The  city  government 
consists  of  a  mayor,  and  common  council,  composed  of  four  aldermen  and  sixteen  councilmen,  one  alderman 
and  four  councilmen  being  elected  from  each  of  the  four  wards  of  the  city.  The  city  clerk  and  city  treasurer 
are  also  chosen  at  the  city  election. 

MANUFACTURES    AND    COMMERCE,   ETC. 

.Vs  a  manufacturing  and  distributing  point  New  Uritain  has  many  advantages,  and  her  claims  in  this 
n<i'Lct  should  not  be  lost  sight  of  by  those  who  are  about  to  engage  in  business  of  any  kind.  Fully  alive  ti> 
the  fact  that  permanency  of  prosperity  of  any  community  lies  in  the  possession  of  a  diversity  of  manufacturing 
enterprises,  the  people  of  New  Britain  liave  fostered  without  stint  the  location  here  of  industrial  establish- 
ments, into  the  management  and  direction  of  which  great  energy  and  skill  have  been  imparted.  Capital  and 
])ush  have  given  Xew  Britain  good  stores,  wholesale  and  retail,  the  stocks  of  dry  goods,  groceries,  boots  and 
shoes,  hats  and  caps,  hardware,  machinery,  crockerj',  etc.,  being  rich  and  varied ;  and  as  the  freight  rates  are 
low,  prices  are  too,  so  that  people  from  the  surrounding  country  come  here  to  buy,  while  the  wholesale  trade 
serves  many  sections  at  considerable  distances.  The  business  men  are  so  fully  alive  and  attentive  to  the  wants 
of  the  community,  that  there  is  no  necessity  for  going  outside  to  get  anything,  for  here  everything  that  can  be 
required  by  a  family  can  be  had  of  the  latest  pattern  and  fashion,  and  at  prices  which  compare  favorably  with 
those  ruling  at  the  metropolitan  centres.  These  enterprises  are  managed  with  considerable  energy  and  success, 
and  so  long  as  the  commercial  interests  of  Now  Britain  are  in  the  hands  of  such  men  as  her  present  merchants, 
a  large  measure  of  prosperity  is  assured  to  this  favored  city.  In  brief,  it  may  be  simply  stated  that  New  Britain 
can  be  justly  classed  among  the  pleasant  and  prosperous  places  with  which  Connecticut  abounds.  In  1880  it 
had  a  population  of  thirteen  thousand  nine  hundred  and  seventv-ciglit,  which  lias  since  been  increased  to 
-some  eighteen  thousand.  The  real  estate  is  assessed  at  upwards  of  .S5.000,000T  There  are  over  eighteen 
hundred  dwelling-houses,  three  hotels,  two  national  and  one  savings  bank,  four  live  and  breezy  news- 
papers, and  an  opera  house  which  is  said  to  be  the  most  beautiful  in  New  England  outside  the  larger  cities, 
and  liaving  unexcelled  acoustic  properties.  The  State  Normal  School  is  located  here,  and  the  svstem  of  public 
schools  is  one  of  the  best.  Here  are  complete  telegraph,  telephone,  and  electric  fire-alarm  systems,  splendid 
railroad  facilities,  and  finely  paved  and  macadamized  streets.  As  an  entire  recapitulation  of  all  we  have  written, 
we  can  only  say  that  New  Britain  has  everything  to  oiler  that  can  be  desired,  whether  for  private  residence  or 
the  carrying  on  of  manufacturing  or  coiumcrcial  pursuits,  and  its  future  is  one  of  a  most  promising  and  hopeful 
oharaotcr. 

in  the  ensuing  pages  a  resume  is  gi\en  of  the  leading  and  roprescMtativc  Iiousl-s  who  arc  awake  to  the  de- 
mands of  the  times,  and  arc  endeavoring  to  make  New  Britain  a  leading  source  of  supply  for  all  commodities. 


RC.   DUNH.-VM,  Dentist,  No.  199  Main  Street  —This  gentleman        np    ( 
established  his  practice  here  in  1857,  and  has  yince  enjoyed  I 

J     a  large,  influential  patronage,  derived  from  our  best  classes         J^   ^ 


C.  HAYES,  Butter,  Eggs.  Etc.,  No.  11  Lafayette  Street.— Al- 
though but  a  comparatively  short  period  in  existence,  the 
Lafayette  Street  Cash  Butter  Store.  located  at  No.  11  on 
of  citizens,  and  has  built  up  a  permanent  reputation,  and  that  thoroughfare,  has  proved  a  success  that  more   than 

is  recognized  as  the  oldest  and  most  prominent  leader  in  his  respon-  attests  the  wisdom  that  inspired  the  venture,  to  say  nothing  of  the 
sible  profession.  He  occupies  for  the  purposes  of  his  business  a  suit  energy  and  abilitj-  displayed  in  its  management.  The  premises  oc- 
of  elegantly  furnished  reception  parlors  and  operating  rooms,  and  all       cupied  are  spacious,  and  have  been  completely  and  systematically 


the  most  improved  appliances  are  at  his  command.    Dr.  Dunham  equipped  with  the  best  known  modern  appliances  tor  the  perfect 

performs  dentistry  in  all  its  various  branches,  executing  the  finest,  preservation  of  the  delicious  dairy  .tnd  farm  products  found  here, 

most  complicated  work  in  a  thorough,  finished  manner.    He  is  an  Nothing  but  the  finest  qualities  are  handled,  and  all  goods  are  guar- 

expertdentistof  upwards  of  forty  years' experience, while  his  patients  anteed  as  lepreseiited.    The  stock  embraces  gilt  edge  and  sweet 

are  not  derived  from  this  city  only,  but  come  from  all  parts  of  this  cream  butter  of  the  choicest  quality,  and  the  best  grades  and  varie- 

and  the  neighboring  states.    Dr.  Dunham  giveshis  personal  attention  ties  of  cheese  and  fresh  laid  eggs,  which  are  received  daily  from  the 

to  all  the  operations  performed  in  his  operating  rooms.    The  doctor  most  reliable  sources  of  production,  and  sold  both  at  wholesale  and 

Is  In  the  prime  of  life,  and  is  entirely  devoted  to  his  profession,  of  retail.    The  foregoing  goods  represent  the  specialties  of  the  house, 

which  he  has  made  a  life  study.    His  parlors  are  constantly  filled  and  are  supplemented  by   a  choice  hne  of   canned    goods,    teas, 

with  patients. -vliile  he  himself  is  held  in  the  highest  estimation  by  the  coffees,  and  also  fruit.    Popular  prices  prevail,  and  no  effort  on 

community  for  his  strict  integrity  and  ability,  and  well  deserves  the  the    part  of    the    proprietor  is  spared   to  please   and    satisfy  all 

large  measure  of  success  attained  by  his  industry  and  skill.  patrons. 


NEW     BRITAIN. 


Jo,  DEMINO.  nealt-r  In  I'laru-s.  Organs.  Musical  Merchnndise, 
Koreigu  aud  Doiiifslic  Fruits,  Confecliunery,  Etc.,  No.  143 
^  Main  Street— A  deservedly  prosperous  establishiueut  en- 
gaged in  the  line  of  trade  above  indicated  is  that  of  Mr.  J. 
O.  I>emlng.  Mr.  Ueming  is  a  native  of  Granby,  this  state,  and  a 
resident  here  since  1854.  Desirous  of  embarking  in  business  on 
bis  own  account,  he  iuaugurated  this  enterprise  in  1S72.  and  at 
once  developed  a  very  hberal  and  influetiiiat  patronage,  and  in 
order  to  meet  its  increasing  demands  with  better  facilities  he 
removed  to  his  present  address  in  188li.  ITis  store  is  of  ample 
dimensions,  compactly  arranged  and  very  handsomely  appointed, 
having  every  convenience  for  the  display  of  his  varied  assort- 
ment of  goods  and  the  reception  of  customers.  He  is  the  author- 
ized agent  of  some  of  the  best  iiiann-forte  and  organ  manu- 
fjii'turers  in  the  country,  and  a  Ihie  assortment  of  their  goods 
is  kept  constantly  on  hand.  lie  also  carries  n  fine  stock  of  musi- 
cal merchandise,  such  as  violin,  guitar,  and  banjo  strings,  bridges, 
screws,  also  instruction  books,  while  a  specialty  is  made  of  sheet- 
music  of  all  kinds,  also  blank  books  of  all  descriptions,  stationery, 
dairies,  writing,  letter  and  note  paper,  envelopes,  pens,  inks,  pen- 
cils, school  supplies,  and  fancy  stationeiy  articles.  He  likewise 
does  a  very  extensive  trade  in  foreign  and  domestic  fruiis,  fine 
confectionery,  and  keeps  constantly  on  hand  a  full  stock  of  the 
choicest  and  pm-est  confectionery  goods,  which  are  receivfd  fresh 
direct  from  the  best  manufacturers  known  to  the  trade  and  are 
sold  at  lowest  prices  Mr.  Deming  is  a  pleasant,  courteous,  and 
enterprising  dealer,  prompt,  honorable,  and  reliable,  and  enjoys  the 
fullest  eonlidence  of  all  with  u  hom  he  has  any  social  or  conimHruial 
dealings. 

FH  ARNOLD,  IMillinery.  Fancy  Goods,  Etc.,  and  Ornamental 
Die  Sinking,  Modelling  aud  Engraving,  No.  327  Main  Street. 
^  —Among  the  popular  establishments  in  New  Britain  which 
have  been  given  a  place  in  this  volume  none  deserve  more 
favorable  consideration  at  our  hands  than  the  popular  and  widely 
known  millinery  goods  emporium  of  Sir.  F.  H.  Arnold,  No.  327  Main 
Street.  This  business  concern  was  founded  in  1875  by  Mrs.  J.  F. 
Arnold,  and  came  under  the  control  of  the  present  proprietor— her 
son— in  1888,  and  is  increasing  iu  popularity  as  time  advances.  The 
salesroom  is  handsomely  fitted  up,  and  contains  an  ample  carefully 
selected  stock  of  French  and  domestic  milliner}-,  embracing  a  com- 
plete variety  of  hats  and  bonnets,  flowers,  feathers,  phnnes,  ribbons, 
satins,  velvets,  silks,  frames,  ornaments,  birds,  and  a  vast  array  of 
small  wares  known  to  the  trade  as  notions  and  fancy  goods.  All  the 
latest  styles  are  displayed,  everything  fi-esh  and  fashionable  always 
being  fo\md  first  at  this  fine  establishment,  which  has  become  a  lead- 
in?  headquarters  for  the  supply  of  the  finest  goods  in  the  lines  men- 
tioned. Fashion  leaders  iu  this  section  make  this  a  favorite  source 
of  supply  for  millinery  requisites,  this  being  rightly  considered  one 
of  the  finest  establishments  in  its  line  in  theNaugatuck  Valley.  Mr. 
Arnold  personally  is  a  young  man  of  push,  ent^riirise,  and  progres 
siveness,  well  worthy  of  a  leading  place  among  the  prominent  and 
representative  merchants  of  the  city. 

P ENFIELD  &  DYSON,  Paper  Hanging,  Painting,  Grainin-,'. 
Glazing.  Kalsomiuing,  Etc..  Nos.  53  and  54  Church  Street.— 
Tliese  gentlemen  are  by  general  consent  amotig  the  foremost 
exjionents  of  the  art  indicated  in  the  state  of  Connecticut, 
and  liave  a  national  reputation,  some  of  the  notable  buildings  nntl 
finest  private  residences  throughout  this  city  and  its  vicinity  attest- 
ing their  skill.  Both  gentlemen  are  practical  designers  and  ex|)ert 
decorative  paintei-s  of  many  years'  experien>:;e,  and,  in  short,  arc 
complete  masters  of  their  art  tn  all  its  branches.  This  business  was 
establishes!  in  I8t>5  by  Mr.  .John  Payne,  whu  was  succeeded  iu  1H84 
by  the  present  proprietors,  who  have  occupied  their  present  CQmmo- 
dious  quarters  since  ilie  above  date.  Tlie  store  occupied  is  2'*x50 
feet  in  dimensions,  and  conveniently  airangi-il  for  the  prosecution 
of  the  business,  while  from  ten  to  seventeen  skilled  workmen  aie 
constantly  employed,  and  their  pntroimge.  which  is  of  a  highly  flat- 
tering character,  extends  all  over  the  city.  Tliis  flrm  is  prepared  to 
enter  into  contracts  for  all  classes  of  work  in  their  line  of  trade. 
while  they  guarantee  satisfaction  in  every  instance,  exercising  im- 
mediate personal  super^-ision  over  all  work  executeti.  The  individ- 
ual meml>ers  of  the  firm  are  Messrs.  L.  D.  PenfieUl  aud  W.  J.  Dyson, 
who  are  gentlemen  of  the  higliest  repute  nnd'standing  in  business 


circles,  whose  work  is  everywhere  recognized  as  an  example  of 
what  can  be  achieved  In  tlie  way  of  magnificence  by  a  master  mind 
iu  this  business. 

HARTFORD  ONE  PRICE  CLOTHINlJ  COMPANY,  Branch 
Store,  Nos.  357  and  ."JSO  Main  Street.— This  branch  store  was 
opened  in  1383.  aud  since  that  date  has  built  up  a  large  and 
substantial  trade.  The  jiremises  occupied  comprise  two 
'superior  stores,  35x100  feet  in  dimensions,  which  are  admirably  and 
elegantly  equipped  with  everj*  convenience  and  facility  for  the  suc- 
cessful prosecution  of  the  business.  Mr.  D^'er  brings  a  wide  range 
of  practical  knowledge  and  experience  to  bear  ui)on  the  business, 
together  with  an  intimate  perception  of  the  wants  of  the  pub- 
lic. He  deals  only  in  the  most  durable  foreign  and  domestitr 
woolens,  cassimeres,  suitings,  etc.,  while  his  clothing  has  always 
been  noted  and  appreciated  by  customers  for  fashionable  style,  ex- 
cellent cut,  finisli,  quality,  and  workmanship.  The  i>rices  of  this 
house  defy  competition,  Mr.  Dyer  has  had  many  years'  experience 
in  the  business,  and  was  for  a  long  period  of  time  the  confidential 
man  at  the  main  store  in  Hartford.  He  is  higlily  esteemed  and 
respected  for  his  man}'  excellent  qualities,  and  is  everywbei-e  recog- 
nized as  an  honorable  gentleman  and  an  uyiright  citizen, 

AE.  JACKSON,  Confectionery.  Ice  Cieam,  Etc..  Church 
Street.— One  of  tlie  more  recent  acquisitions  to  the  attrac- 
^  tive  establishments  on  Church  Street  is  the  confectionery 
and  ice  cream  saloon  of  i\Ir.  Jackson,  located  on  Booth's 
Block.  This  enterprise  was  opened  by  its  present  proprietor  in 
May  of  the  current  year,  aud  met  with  a  gratifying  success  from  the 
start.  The  handson.e  store  is  neatly  and  tastefully  fitted  up  with 
jilate  glass  show  cases,  ornamental  fixtures,  and  a  soda  fountain  of 
new  and  novel  design.  In  the  rear  of  the  store  is  a  finely  furnished 
saloon  parlor,  which  is  provided  with  every  convenience  for  the 
accommodation  of  the  public.  Mr.  Jackson  handles  all  kinds  of 
fine  French  confectionery  and  American  candies,  ices,  ice  cream, 
also  oysters  in  season,  and  likewise  serves  light  lunches,  tea.  coffee, 
etc.,  and  supplies  a  large  demand.  The  store  and  saloon  are  liber- 
ally patronized  by  an  appreciative  public,  and  Mr.  Jackson,  who  is 
a  ready,  courteous,  polite,  attentive  gentleman,  has  just  cause  to 
be  proud  of  the  success  whijh  has  so  early  attended  his  well  directed 
efforts.  He  fills  all  orders  promptly,  and  guarantees  the  best  ser- 
vice in  the  line  of  his  business  of  any  merchant  in  the  city.  Mr. 
Jackson  is  of  English  nationality,  and  by  profession  an  artist  and 
engraver.  In  New  Britain  he  is  very  popular  both  as  a  business  man 
and  private  citizen. 

THE  AMERICAN  BUTTON  FASTENER  COMPANY.  Arch 
Street.- In  the  production  of  all  kinds  of  useful  specialties 
aud  devices  American  mannfaciurers  far  surpass  those  of 
other  nations,  and  in  this  connection  we  desire  to  make  spe- 
cial reference  to  the  representative  and  successful  American  Button 
Fastener  Company,  sole  manufacturers  of  the  American  button 
setting  instrument,  one  prong  metallic  button  fastener.  This  fas 
lener  has  now  been  introduced  into  a  large  number  of  the  leading- 
shoe  factories  of  the  United  States,  Canada.  an<l  Great  Britain, 
where  it  is  giving  the  utmost  satisfaction.  The  advantages  of  this 
fastener  are,  that  it  makes  but  one  small  puncture  in  the  leather,  and 
can.  when  necessary,  be  easily  removed  with  cutting  nippers  with- 
out injuring  the  shoe.  For  small  retailers  and  families  the  hand 
instrument  is  provided,  while  for  larger  dealers  and  manufacturers 
the  new  automatic  foot  power  machine  is  the  desideratum,  and  with  it 
buttons  can  always  be  neatly,  securely,  and  rapidly  set.  All  who 
have  used  the  company's  fasteners  testify  to  their  superiority  and 
convenience  over  all  methods  of  setting  buttons.  The  hand  instru- 
ments and  fasteners  are  neatly  packed  for  shipment  in  any  required 
quantities,  while  the  foot  power  machines  are  leased  at  very  reason- 
able rates.  The  compary's  goods  are  all  made  by  contract.  The 
following  gentlemen,  who  are  widely  known  aud  highly  regarded  in 
business  circles  for  their  integrity  and  energy,  are  the  officers,  viz.: 
Charles  Peck,  president;  T.  H.  Camp,  secretary  and  treasurer.  The 
company's  general  agents  in  New  England  are  Parker.  Holmes  A 
Co..  of  Boston,  and  their  representatives  in  Great  Britain  arc  Wm. 
R.  Comings  &  Co.,  Brewhouse  Yard,  No.  172  St.  John  Street,  London, 
E.  C.  The  business  of  the  American  Button  Fastener  Company  is 
marked  by  a  steady  annual  increase,  and  its  prosperous  condition' 
augurs  well  for  the  future. 


NEW     BRITAIN. 


D-M.  WELCH  &  SON,  Fancy  and  Staple  Groceries,  No.  213 
Main  Street.— A  reliable  and  responsible  bouse  devoted  to 
ji  the  grocery  trade  in  New  Britain  is  that  which  forms  the 
subject  of  this  sketch.  It  was  originally  established  in  1887 
as  a  branch  of  the  New  Haven  bouse  of  Messrs.  D.  M.  Welch  &  Son, 
under  the  management  of  Mr.  H.  A.  Hall.  In  1888  Mr.  Hall  pur- 
chased the  business,  and  has  since  conducted  it  on  his  own  account 
under  the  original  name.  Under  his  able  direction  the  patronage  of 
the  bouse  has  increased  and  developed  at  a  rapid  rate,  and  the  trade* 
KtiU  continues  to  inci'ease  in  volume  and  importance.  The  store  oc- 
cupied is  of  ample  proportions,  being  25x105  feet  in  dimensions,  with 
basement  of  equal  area,  and  is  supplied  with  every  facility  and  con- 
venience Tor  the  prosecution  of  the  business.  The  stock  carried  is 
full  and  complete,  and  is  constantly  replenished  with  fresh  suppUes 
from  the  most  reliable  sources.  It  embraces  everything  in  the  line  of 
fancy  and  staple  groceries,  such  as  the  choicest  selections  of  teas, 
coffees,  spices,  canned  goods  of  all  kinds,  table  luxuries,  sauces,  cou- 
diments  and  relishes,  baker's  and  laimdry  supphes.  fresh,  salt,  and 
smoked  meats,  vegetables  and  fruits.  A  specialty  is  made  of  choice 
creamery  butter,  cheese,  fresh  eggs,  and  poultry.  As  Mr.  Hall  pur- 
chases and  sells  for  cash  only,  be  is  enabled  to  offer  these  goods  to 
his  patrons  at  lowest  market  rates,  and  h?  has  ample  cold  storage  at 
all  seasons  of  the  year.  From  six  to  eight  assistants  are  employed, 
and  all  orders  are  promptly  and  carefully  filled  and  delivered.  Mr. 
Hall  came  to  New  Britain  from  New  Haven,  and  has,  by  his  ability 
and  equitable  dealings,  become  very  pii])ular  with  all  those  having 
dealings  with  him.    He  was  born  in  Providence,  R.  I 

SH.  WOOD,  Dealer  in  Fine  Watches,  Diamonds,  Jewelry, 
French  and  American  Clocks,  Optical  Goods,  Etc.,  No.  873 
,  Main  Street  —This  leading  bouse  was  founded  over  a  quarter 
of  a  century  ago  by  Mr.  William  Churchill,  and  its  career  has 
since  been  signally  successful.  The  present  proprietor,  Mr.  S.  H. 
Wood,  after  learning  all  the  detaUs  of  the  business  of  a  watchmaker 
and  jeweler  in  this  establishment,  was  in  lS7i  admitted  as  a  partner, 
the  firm  name  being  William  Churchill  &  Co.  In  1875,  having  pur 
chased  his  partner's  interest,  Mr.  Wood  assumed  the  sole  control  of 
the  bouse,  which  he  has  since  conducted  with  marked  ability.  The 
premises  now  occupied  are  located  at  No.  '37:i  Main  Street,  a  removal 
into  which  was  rendered  imperative  by  the  growing  demands  of  the 
trade  ia  1885.  The  store  is  large  and  commodious,  and  is  one  of  the 
most  attractive  in  the  tc  -u  It  is  30x00  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is 
fitted  up  with  fine  plate  glass  windows,  and  elaborate  cabinets  and 
show  cases,  and  furnished  throughout  in  elegant  and  tasteful  manner. 
The  stock  carried  is  of  great  value,  the  assortment  embracing  fine 
gold  and  silver  American  and  European  watches,  jewehy  of  all  kinds, 
such  as  diamonds,  pearls,  rubies,  and  other  precious  gems  set  in  the 
Htest  and  most  unique  styles;  plain  and  fancy  gold  rings,  watch- 
chains,  French  and  .\merican  clocks,  gold  and  silver  beaded  canes 
and  umbrellas,  solid  and  plated  silver  ware,  brooches,  bracelets,  ban- 
gles, spectacles,  eye  glasses  and  optical  goods,  and  all  that  is  to  be 
found  only  in  first  class  establishments.  Special  attention  is  given  to 
fitting  the  eye  with  lenses,  glasses,  etc.  -Also  to  the  repairing  of 
watches  and  clocks.  The  prices  charged  are  always  fair  and  reason- 
able, and  all  orders  are  promptly  and  accm"ately  filled.  The  business 
is  very  extensive  and  steadily  increasing,  the  patronge  being  of  a  first- 
class  character.  Mr.  Wood  was  born  in  Massachusetts,  but  has 
resided  in  New  Britain  for  many  years.  He  is  alike  popular  in  business 
and  social  circles,  and  justly  deserving  of  the  success  he  has  achieved. 

JAMES  H.  MINER,  Stationer,  No.  25  W.  Main  Street.— The  popu- 
lar concern  of  Mr  James  H.  Miner,  of  No.  25  W.  Main  Streeet, 
dealer  in  stationery,  toys,  periodicals,  and  fancy  articles,  has 
become  the  populir  resort  for  those  desiring  any  articles  in  his 
line  of  trade.  Mr.  Miner  is  a  native  of  this  city,  and  took  sole  control 
of  this  business  a  few  months  ago.  The  premises  occupied  comprise 
a  spacious  store  35x100  feet  in  area,  which  is  ta.stefully  appointed  and 
fully  provided  with  every  convenience.  Here  will  be  found  at  all 
times  a  superior  assortment  of  fine  stationery,  embracing  fine  foreign 
and  domestic  linen,  plain  and  fancy  letter  and  note  paper,  with 
envelopes  to  match,  playing  and  visiting  cards,  inks,  pens,  paper 
weights,  and  cutters,  diaries,  books,  pencils,  ink  wells,  portfolios, 
games  of  all  kinds,  albums,  cutlery  of  every  description,  and  endless 
variety  of  fancy  soods  for  use  and  ornament,  likewise  all  the  leading 
^laily  and  weekly  newspapers  and  periodicals,  and  notions  of  every 


kind  in  bewildering  profusion.  All  these  goods  are  of  a  superior 
quality,  and  are  offered  for  sale  at  the  lowest  possible  prices.  His 
stock  is  complete  in  every  department,  and  is  constantly  being 
replenished  by  something  which  is  useful  and  novel.  Mr.  Miner  is 
highly  respected  and  esteemed  by  the  entire  comuumity  in  conse- 
quence of  his  kind  and  courteous  manner,  and  has  made  himself 
very  popular  among  the  leading  citizens  in  this  city,  and  we  predict 
for  him  that  his  prospects  in  the  near  future  will  be  of  the  most  fav- 
orable character. 

FW.  MIX  &  CO.,  Park  Drug  Store,  No.  255  Main  Street.— This 
establishment  was  founded  many  years  ago,  and  since  its 
,  inception  has  always  enjoyed  a  liberal  and  iufluential  pat- 
ronage. This  firm  has  always  sustained  an  excellent  repu- 
tation for  accuracy  and  reliability  in  compounding  and  dispensing 
piescriptioos,  and  in  the  general  exeicise  of  tlieir  profession,  of 
which  they  are  leading  and  nmst  popular  members,  and  enjoy  the 
favor  of  many  of  the  foremost  physicians  in  this  city.  Tue  individ- 
ual members  of  the  firm  are  Messrs.  F.  W.  Mix,  Reginald  B.  Ban- 
croft, and  W.  F.  Smith.  Those  gentlemen  are  young,  pushing,  ener- 
getic business  men,  and  are  skilful  and  expert  pharmacists  and 
chemists  of  vast  expeiience,  and  have  developed  the  business  into 
large  propoi-tions.  They  are  all  registered  pharmacists.  Their 
store  is  a  commodious  one,  neatly  fitted  up  and  furnished  in  elegant 
style,  and  contains  a  selected  and  choice  stock  of  pure,  fresh  drugs 
and  chemicals,  proprietary  remedies  of  merit,  and  medicines  of 
every  description,  also  toilet  articles,  soap,  perfumery,  etc.  A  hand- 
some soda  fountain,  attractive  show  cases,  and  tasteful  surround- 
ings render  the  place  very  inviting,  while  courteous  and  competent 
assistants  are  in  attendance.  The  specialty  of  the  house  is  the  com- 
pounding of  physicians'  prescriptions  and  family  recipes,  which  are 
compounded  with  the  greatest  care  and  accuracy,  and  at  very  mod- 
erate prices.  The  members  of  the  finn  are  highly  respected  and 
esteemed  by  the  comnmuity  as  honorable  and  straightforward  gen- 
tlemen and  upright  citizens. 

C  DICKINSON,  Druggist,  No.  195  Main  Street  —This  business 
was  founded  in  1852  by  the  present  proprietor,  whose  store 
,  is  unquestionably  one  of  the  best  equipped  and  most  attrac- 
tive in  the  city.  The  ulterior  arrangements  of  his  store  are 
in  perfect  keeping  with  the  character  of  the  business,  the  fixtures  are 
of  modem  design,  and  the  showcases  and  general  appointments  for 
business  purposes  and  convenience  are  all  that  could  be  desired. 
Competent  assistants  are  constantly  employed  in  the  store,  and  every 
care  and  attention  is  given  to  the  patrons.  Besides  the  usual  bne  of 
drugs  and  medicines,  a  spe^'ial  feature  is  made  of  all  the  standard 
pharmaceutical  and  proprietary  preparations,  and  a  number  of 
special  compounds  prepared  in  the  laboratory  are  in  the  store, 
and  also  toilet  requisites  of  every  description  of  both  foreign  and 
home  production  are  for  sale.  He  is  a  native  of  Southington, 
Conn.,  and  has  resided  in  this  city  nearly  all  his  life,  and  is  widely 
and  popularly  known  in  New  Britain  in  professional  circles.  Mr. 
Dickinson  conducts  his  establishment  according  to  modern  ideas, 
and  everything  about  it  betokens  thorough  system  and  good  practical 
management. 

HOTEL  RUSSWIN,  No.  2i)  W.  Main  Street—This  hotel  wag 
opened  to  the  public  in  March.  1886,  and  is  a  portion  of  that 
splendid  fire-proof  block  built  by  H.  E  Russell  and  C.  B. 
Erwin,  of  the  manufacturing  company  of  Russell  &  Erwin. 
Here  are  sixty  superior  rooms  available  for  guests.  The  reception 
and  dining  rooms  are  spacious  and  elegantly  furnished,  and  the  entire 
furnishings  and  fittings  are  of  the  most  modern  description,  each 
apartment  being  connected  electrically  with  the  office,  while  a  supe- 
rior elevator  connects  each  floor  The  table  is  abundantly  supplied 
with  the  best  in  the  market,  while  the  rates  charged  are  only  from 
82.50  to  ?3  per  day,  on  the  American  plan,  according  to  accommo- 
dations. The  bar  is  well  stocked  with  choice  wines,  liquors,  ales,  and 
cigars,  and  special  sample-rooms  are  provided  for  commercial  travel, 
lers.  Mr.  Hatch  has  had  long  experience  in  hotel-keeping,  and  has 
made  hosts  of  friends  owing  to  his  geniality  of  disposition,  energy, 
and  integrity.  In  conclusion  we  would  add  that  the  travelling  and 
commercial  public  will  secure  nowhere  in  New  Britain  or  its  vicinity 
better  accommodations,  board,  or  attendance  than  in  the  "  Hotel 
Russwin,"  where  they  will  always  find  their  sojourn  a  pleasant  ex- 
perience. 


N  tW     BRITAI  N. 


OSIIKLOON,  As^'iit  for  the  Celebrated  Muinij  Hill  Java 
Coffee,  aiul  Dealer  in  Slaplo  and  Fancy  Groceries  and 
^  Produce.  Xo.  73  West  Main  Street.— One  of  the  most  note- 
worthy and  reliable  houses  of  its  kind  in  this  city  is  that 
which  was  foundeil  some  years  ago  by  Mr.  Charles  Blakeslie,  who 
was  succeeded  in  l^SH  by  Mr.  0.  Sheldon.  It  has  massive  Freucii 
plate-glass  wimlows,  to  which  the  attention  of  the  passers-by  on  the 
street  is  attracted  by  the  tasteful  arrangement  and  disi)lay  of  some 
<if  its  choice  and  hamlsotnely  packed  goods.  The  stock  carried  is 
hir^e  auil  very  compivhensive,  embracing  fi-esh  new  crop  teas,  of 
the  various  grades,  fragrant  coffees,  ground  and  in  the  berry,  sar- 
tliiies.  canned  goods  in  all  their  variety  iu  tin  or  glass,  condiments 
and  all  kinds  of  table  delicacies  and  relishes,  the  best  brands  of 
family  Hour,  corn  and  oat  meals,  the  various  grades  of  sugare,  ham, 
pi»rk.  lard,  eggs,  dairy  and  creamery  butter,  farm  and  factoiy 
clieese.  The  goods  handled  by  this  house  are  of  a  superior  quality, 
;ind  can  always  be  relied  upon,  while  the  prices  charged  defy  com- 
petition. The  exigencies  of  the  business  call  into  requisition  the 
services  of  several  clerks,  and  a  iioree  and  wagon  are  utilized  for 
(he  free  delivery  of  goods  to  purchasers.  Mr.  Slieklon  is  agent  for 
the  celebrated  Jturray  Hill  Java  Coffee,  which  for  (piality.  flavor,  and 
■jfiienil  excellence  is  unexcelled  by  any  other  placed  upon  the 
niarki-t.  ' 

MhX'HAMCS'  NATIONAL  BANK.  Xo.  :;61  JIain  Street.— The 
Mechanics'  National  Bank,  although  a  comparatively  young 
institution,  is  among  the  leadiug  financial  corporations  of 
New  Britain,  and  one  whose  success  is  a  matter  of  personal 
pride  to  almost  every  citizen  of  the  place.  It  was  incorporated  in 
1SS7  witli  a  capital  of  $100,000,  and  since  its  inception  has  been  the 
favorite  and  most  popular  baukl:ig  house  in  the  city.  Its  premises 
arc  located  on  Main  Street,  and  are  tastefullj-  and  appropriately 
titted  up  and  furnished,  .Ljcounts  of  merchants,  manufacturers, 
corporations,  triistees,  treasurers,  firms  and  individuals  are  carried, 
and  a  general  banking  business  transacted.  On  the  premises  are 
safe  deposit  boxes  located  in  the  burglar-proof  steel  vault,  and  which 
are  rented  out  at  $5  to  SlO  per  year,  according  to  size.  The  direc- 
tors an.l  officers  are  the  leading  capitalists  and  business  men  of  the 
town,  and  under  their  judicious  and  conservative  management  the 
career  of  this  institution  has  been  a  remarkably  successful  one.  At 
the  close  of  business  July  18, 1S90,  the  statement  showed  individual 
deposits,  certificates  of  deposits,  etc.,  amounting  to  S3I5.317.C0.  Mr. 
v.  B.  Chamberlain  is  the  president,  and  devotes  his  time  to  the 
supervision  of  the  bank's  interest.  He  is  a  vigorous  exponent  of  the 
soundest  principles  governing  banking  and  finance.  Mr.  W.  E. 
Attwood  is  cashier,  and  although  ayoung  man,  is  one  whose  opinion 
on  financial  mattei-s  is  eagerly  sought  for  by  business  men  gener- 
ally. Under  the  guidance  of  these  gentlemen  the  bank  has  become 
a  valued  factor  in  developing  and  sustaining  New  Biitain's  material 
prosperity. 

J  A.  LE^TS.  Photographer.  Xo.  173  Main  Street.— A  leading 
prosperous,  and  representative  establishment  devoted  to 
J  this  important  and  interesting  business  in  New  Britain,  sus- 
taining the  highest  of  reputations  for  high  class,  artistic 
productions,  is  the  photographic  studio  at  Xo.  173  Main  Street,  for- 
merly known  as  the  Imperial  Galleiy,  and  previous  to  that  as  Mof- 
fitt's  Studio,  but  now  is  in  the  hands  of  Mr.  J.  A.  Lewis.  Mr.  Lewis 
is  a  native  of  this  state,  and  is  thoroughly  experienced  and  practical 
in  all  branches  of  this  profession,  and  since  his  inauguration  of  this 
enterprise  has  built  up  a  very  substantial  and  influential  patronage, 
the  pictures  leaving  this  well  known  and  popular  studio  being  first 
class  in  everj*  respect,  in  fidelity  to  original  or  copy,  graceful  and  nat- 
ural in  pose,  and  unsui-passed  in  design,  execution,  and  finish.  The 
Itremises  utilized  are  spacious,  commodious,  easy  of  access,  ami 
comprise  a  handsomely  appointed  office  and  reception  parlor,  dress- 
ing rooms,  operating,  printing,  and  finishing  roc^s,  all  equipped 
with  the  very  latest  improvetl  appliances  and  devices  known  to  the 
business,  including  best  light,  accessories,  scenic  backgrounds,  etc. 
They  are  prHjMired  to  execute  photography  in  all  its  branches  and 
in  the  best  artistic  manner,  including  all  styles  from  life  size  to 
the  diminutive  miniature  for  locket  use.  Elegant  work  in  oil,  pas- 
tel, crayon,  and  India  ink  i<s  also  executed  promptly  in  the  most  sat- 
isfactory style,  and  prices  throughout  are  very  reasonable.  A 
specialty  is  made  of  copying  old  pictures  and  enlarging  the  same, 
giving  the  best  possible  rt*snlt-<. 


UNION  TEA  COMPAX'Y.  Xo. -425  Main  Street.— Notable  among 
the  leading  houses  actively  engaged  in  the  tea  and  coffee  busi- 
ness is  that  known  as  the  Union  Tea  Company,  whose  elegant 
and  attractive  store  is  located  at  Xo.  43.">  Main  Street.  This 
company  is  ably  represented  in  Xew  Britain  by  Mr.  E.  E.  Linke.  who 
has  bad  many  years'  experience  in  the  business  and  is  an  acknowl- 
edged authority  upon  the  qualities  and  flavors  of  tea.  This  business 
was  established  in  1875,  and  in  1?W,5  Mr.  Linke  took  sole  management, 
and  since  that  date  it  has  enjoyed  a  liberal  and  influential  patronage. 
His  teas  and  coffees  are  imported  direct  and  purchased  in  bond,  and 
consist  of  the  finest  quaUty  of  teas  from  China,  Japan,  and  India; 
while  his  coffees  are  from  Java,  Mocha,  and  South  America,  and  are 
fresh  roasted  and  ground  daily.  His teusand  coffees  arepronounced  by 
every  housewife  to  be  unsurpassed  for  quality,  flavor,  and  excellence 
by  any  other  concern  in  the  state.  He  also  deals  extensively  in  crock- 
ery of  all  kinds,  and  in  this  line  he  offers  special  inducements  to  pa. 
trons.  Mr.  Linke  is  a  native  of  Hartford,  and  is  about  thirty  one  years 
of  age,  and  a  gentleman  who  thon^ughly  understands  his  business  in 
every  detail.  His  store  is  modern  in  style  and  elegantly  fitted  up 
with  a  large  and  choice  stock  of  teas,  coffees,  and  crockery.  Mr. 
Linke  is  highly  esteemed  and  respected  by  the  community  for  his 
many  excellent  qualities  and  strict  probity. 

NEW  YORK  BUTTER  STORE.  Russell  Brothers,  Xo.  51  Church 
Street.— These  gentlemen  have  had  a  practical  experience  in 
the  butter  trade  for  many  years,  and  their  headquarters  are 
located  in  New  Haven,  and  opened  the  branch  store  in  this 
city  in  1885.  Here  they  occupy  a  large,  commodious  store,  and 
solicit  consignments  from  the  best  producing  sections  of  the  cout:try. 
The  butter  handled  by  them  is  selected  with  the  greatest  care  from 
the  best  dairies,  and  is  guaranteed  pure  and  of  superior  quality  and 
excellence.  Liberal  advances  aie  made  on  consignments,  while  quick 
sales  and  prompt  returns  are  invariably  assured.  All  orders  are 
promptly  and  carefidly  filled  at  the  lowest  ruling  market  prices,  and 
the  trade  of  the  house  is  steadily  increasing,  owing  to  the  superiority 
and  reliability  of  its  goods  and  the  enterprise  and  integrity  of  all  its 
business  transactions.  The  stock  is  kept  up  to  the  highest  standard 
of  excellence  by  fresh  and  frequent  invoices  from  the  best  sources  of 
supply,  and  the  goods  handled  commend  their  own  superior  merits  to 
the  confidence  and  patronage  of  critical  and  judicif»us  buyers.  The 
trade  of  the  house  is  of  a  character  to  serve  as  the  best  possible  proof 
of  its  ability  to  meet  every  demancl  that  may  be  made  upon  it,  and 
also  assures  its  continued  success  and  permanent  prosperity  in  the 
future. 

JAMES  SHAW,  Wholesale  and  Retail  Dealer  in  all  Kinds  of  Fresh 
Meats,  Etc.,  Xo.  357  Arch  Street.— Though  established  about 
one  year,  he  does  a  large  trade,  and  numbers  among  his  patrons 
some  of  the  best  people  of  the  vicinity.  The  business  of  this 
house  is  both  wholesale  and  retail,  and  the  prices  are  extremely  mod- 
erate. A  competent  force  of  assistauta  aid  the  proprietor  in  attend- 
ing to  the  wants  of  his  customers,  and  a  horse  and  wagon  is  called 
into  requisition  for  the  purpose  of  taking  orders  and  delivering  pur- 
chases to  patrons  in  any  part  of  the  city.  Mr.  Shaw  was  born  in 
England,  and  has  resided  in  this  city  for  the  past  four  years.  He  is 
held  in  the  highest  estimation  by  the  community  as  a  skilled  butcher 
who  has  ever  maintained  the  reputation  of  dealing  only  in  the  choic- 
est of  meats,  vegetables,  oystei*s,  etc. 

LOUIS  A.  VETTER,  Practical  Plumber  and  Gas  fitter.  Xo.  64 
Church  Street.— Among  the  mostprominent  and  skilled  plumb- 
ers, steam  and  gas  fitters  in  this  city  is  Mi*.  Louis  A.Vetter.who 
established  his  enterprise  in  the  spring  of  1890.  The  premises 
occupied  are  very  commodious,  being  35x50  feet  in  dimensions,  and 
well  fitted  up  with  every  appliance  and  facility  for  the  prosecution  of 
the  business,  employment  being  given  to  a  large  number  of  skilled 
mechanics.  A  complete  stock  of  plumber's,  gas-fitter's,  and  steam 
supplies  is  carried,  while  everything  in  the  way  of  plumbing,  venti- 
lating, gas.  water  and  steam  fitting  is  executed.  Contracts  of  all  kinds 
are  entered  into,  and  the  complete  fitting  up  of  buildings  is  satisfac 
torily  performed.  Sanitary  plumbing  is  the  specialty  of  the  house, 
and  an  active  experience  of  over  eighteen  years  like  that  of  the  pro- 
prietor "s  is  certainly  an  element  to  command  confidence.  Mr.  Vetter 
is  a  native  of  the  state  of  Connecticut,  and  is  highly  esteemed  by  the 
commimity.  and  is  everywhere  recognized  as  a  thorough  master  of 
his  trade,  while  he  justly  merits  the  success  attained  by  his  energy, 
enterprise,  and  perseverance. 


80 


NEW     BRITAIN. 


HERBERT  G.  FOWLER.  Real  Estate.  Insurance,  and  Loan 
Broker,  Etc..  No.  :ilO  Main  Street.— A  prominent  representa- 
tive in  iliis  line  is  Mr.  Herbert  G.  Fowler,  who  lias  an  intimate 
knowledge  of  the  value  of  real  estate  in  all  sections  of  the 
town  and  surrounding  vicinity,  and  is  regarded  as  a  reliable  authority, 
and  transacts  all  branches  of  the  business— buying,  selling,  and  ex- 
changing property,  collecting  rents,  interests,  incomes;  paying  taxes, 
sffirching  titles  and  rendering  abstracts  of  the  same,  managing  es- 
lates.  negotiating  loans  on  bonds  and  mortgages,  discounting  com- 
mercial paper,  the  sale  and  purchase  of  investment  securities,  etc.  He 
is  always  enabled  to  offer  investors  a  choice  from  a  long  list  of  eli- 
gible properties,  and  those  seeking  hLsaid  and  counsel  can  rely  upon 


his  sound  judgment  and  advice  in  making  purchases.  He  is  alst^ 
popular  in  insurance  matters,  and  as  tlie  authorized  agent  of  the 
Sun  Fire.  CaUfornia,  Reliance,  and  United  Firemen's  Insurance  Com- 
panies, he  is  prepared  to  place  risks  to  any  a<noutit  compatible  wUh 
safety,  at  lowest  rates  of  premium,  in  any  or  all  of  these  reliable 
concerns,  and  guarantee  the  prompt  and  liberal  adjustment  of  all 
losses.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  investing  loans  on  Western  mort- 
gages, and  has  superior  connections  in  various  poriionsof  the  West- 
ern states  and  territories,  by  which  he  is  enabled  to  place  loans  ii» 
the  most  desirable  localities  at  best  rates  of  interest.  Mr.  Fowler  Is 
a  gentleman  of  superior  professional  and  business  attainments,  and 
is  higlily  respected  in  social  and  financial  circles. 


Waterl  >ury. 


lis  is  ail  age  of  progress  and  developiiiciit.  Study  the  liistory  "f  tliis  country  from  « liatcx l r 
standpoint  you  may,  and  the  inevitable  conclusion  arrived  at  is  that  Auiericans  are  a  marvelKius- 
people.  Their  chief  characteristic  seems  to  be  a  restlessness  of  disposition,  which,  combined  with 
fertility  of  resource  has  made  them  essentially  a  race  ever  advancing  in  the  patlis  of  progress,  civil- 
ization and  enlightennient.  States,  territories,  and  cities  have  been  carved  out  <if  an  expanse  of 
wilderness,  and  in  a  marvellousl}'  short  period  of  time  have  presented  the  spectacle  of  a  teeming  population, 
busily  cngagoil  in  the  pursuits  of  industry,  cominerce,  and  art.  The  particular  section  of  country  of  which  this 
historical  review  treats,  forms  no  exception  to  this  the  general  rule  in  the  growtli  and  development  of  our  com- 
mon country.  And  among  the  chief  industrial  centres  of  this  district  is  the  city  of  Waterbury.  Although 
there  is  an  abundance  of  romance  to  be  found  in  the  year-to-year  chronicles,  the  liistory  of  such  a  city  for  busi- 
ness purposes  is  best  written  in  sober  figures.  The  city  was  incorporated  in  185,3,  and  the  following  data  as 
to  the  ratios  of  increase  in  population  from  that  date  to  the  present  mav  not  be  without  interest  in  connection 
with  the  subject-matter  of  this  volume.  1853,  population  5,1.37;  1860,  10,004;  1889,  3.3,000;  and  in  this- 
rcinarkable  increase  of  population  and  the  business  that  has  increased,  and  the  business  that  will  be  increased 
bv  the  increase,  are  there  not  possibilities  for  capital,  merchants,  skilled  mechanics,  industrious  worknien,  worth 
til  inking  of? 

MANUFACTURING. 


Waterburv  is  essentially  a  city  of  vast  and  diversified  industries,  li  is  eligilily  !-ilnat<'d.  and  possesses- 
unsurpassed  facilities,  natural  and  otherwise,  for  the  prosecution  of  any  cImsk  of  industry.  It  is  c-.>iisidered  one 
of  the  great  manufacturing  centres  of  the  commonwealth,  and  its  reputation  in  this  respect  is  steadily  incrcis. 
inif  vear  bv  year.  Thus  in  1860  there  was  about  |(750,000  invested  in  manufacturing  ;  to-day  there  is  in  the 
neio-hborln>o.l  of  §9,000,000.  The  many  concerns  employ  some  0,000  hands,  and  disburse  in  wages  each  year 
upwards  of  %3, 000,000.  Although  the  city  is  still  true  to  its  name  of  the  "  Brass  City"  of  the  worlil,  altliough 
its  citizens  are  so  frequently  dubbed  the  "  Yankee  Clockmaker.s,"  and  although  a  large  per  cent  of  all  the 
buttons — of  whatever  material — used  in  the  world  still  come   from  here,  those  old  and  evfr  stable  industries  are 


WATERBLlRY 


81 


by  no  means  tlio  onlj"  ones;  neitlicr  is  the  limit  foiuul  in  the  vasi  amdimt,  of  pins,  needles,  hosiery,  machinery, 
webbing,  lamps,  knick-knacks,  beer,  paper  boxes,  malleable  iimi,  silverware,  electric  goods  of  all  kinds,  car- 
riages, aluminum,  metals  of  various  sorts,  blank-iiooks,  '  >  j  i  // 
and  Waterbury  watches  that  are  sent  out  daily.  .  \A\  i  /I  |)''/  I':,  ]  Aj/n^/  hy 
BANKING. 


Anv  attempt  to  review  the  manufaeturino- and  com-  X  \V  1)IIIIIS^a?W\*'1!1  '  "' u'lllA  W-"~^ 


niercial  resources  of  any  business  centre  must  give  a  position  of  the  first  importance  to  the  banks  and  moneyed 
institutions.     They  hold   the  great  me<lium  of  exchange  between  trade  centres,  and  occupy  the  position  of 


82  WATERBURY. 

arbiters  between  debtors  and  creditors.  Tlie  success  and  ability  displayed  in  their  management  forms  an 
important  link  by  which  to  estimate  and  value  the  commercial  standing  of  the  community  where  their  iufiuencc 
is  felt,  and  a  close  inspection  of  their  resources  gives  a  valuable  index  to  the  condition  of  all  business  interests. 
The  national  banks  number  four,  with  a  combined  capital  of  $1,000,000;  surplus,  $277,500,  and  one  State 
bank.     In  the  three  savings-banks — one  just  started — the  deposits  are  about  |i3,000,000. 


SCHOOLS   AND    CHURCHES. 

Educational. — The  general  excellence,  thorough  instruction,  and  wide  range  of  the  educational  advantages 
of  Waterbury  have  made  themselves  felt  not  only  in  the  character  and  trained  ability  of  the  native  citizens 
■who  have  gone  forth  from  her  institutions  as  representative  men,  but  have  also  added  to  the  attractions  of  the 
city  as  a  place  of  residence.  Large  and  generous  action  on  the  part  of  the  city  government  has  developed  a 
system  of  schools  unexcelled  in  the  State.  There  are  in  the  Centre  Diatrict  alone  sixteen  public  school  build- 
ings— two  of  them  new  and  another  in  course  of  erection — with  a  corps  of  seventy-eight  teachers.  The  high 
school  gives  a  fine  preparation  for  college  or  for  business  life.  In  addition  there  are  six  evening  public  schools. 
The  private  schools  are  St.  Mary's  Diocesan  School  of  Connecticut ;  the  Convent  of  Notre  Dame,  branch  of 
Yille  Maria  Convent  of  Montreal,  Canada ;  St.  Mary's  parochial  school ;  Hillside  Avenue  School,  and  Home 
School,  all  admirably  equipped.  The  school  enumeration  for  1889  gave  6998.  The  value  of  the  public  school 
property  is  put  at  $050,000,  and  the  indebtedness  at  §142,398.  The  value  of  the  private  school  property  is 
estimated  at  $110,000.  The  Waterbury  Industrial  School  for  girls,  under  the  management  of  a  committee  of 
ladies  from  each  Protestant  church,  does  a  great  amount  of  charitable  work ;  a  very  handsome  new  block  is 
shortly  to  be  built  for  it  out  of  its  funds.     There  is  also  a  branch  of  the  Indian  Association. 

Religious  Institutions. — Having  shown  the  advantages  of  Waterbury  as  an  educational  centre,  it  now 
behooves  us  to  give  space  in  these  columns  to  the  moral  and  religious  life  of  the  people,  as  is  best  indicated  by 
the  number  and  character  of  Waterbury's  church  organizations.  The  people  of  Waterbury  are  a  church-going. 
God-fearing  people,  and  generally  give  unanimous  support  to  all  ineasures  calculated  for  the  advancement  and 
furtherance  of  the  cause  of  Christianity.  There  are  sixteen  different  church  organizations  in  the  city :  two 
Congregational;  two  Episcopal;  two  Methodist  Episcopal;  one  Baptist;  one  Advent;  four  Roman  Catholic, 
includino-  one  French  Catholic;  one  Swedish  and  two  German  missions,  and  one  colored  church,  most  of  them 
supporting  missions  and  chapels  in  the  suburbs.  There  are  also  flourishing  branches  of  the  \oung  Men's 
Christian  Association  and  the  Boy's  Club. 

Library. — As  an  auxiliary  to  the  educational  facilities  alluded  to,  mention  may  be  made  of  the  Bronson 
Free  Public  Library,  which  is  the  largest  and  wealthiest  in  the  State.  It  numbers  now  some  44,000  volumes, 
while  the  fund  with  which  it  was  endowed  allows  the  purchase  of  valuable  books  as  fast  as  they  appear.  Aside 
from  the  vast  assortment  of  the  best  books  on  fiction,  art,  and  science,  special  treatises  havmg  to  do  with  the 
many  classes  of  our  industries  are  ever  attainable — a  help  to  the  employer  and  the  employed.  In  addition 
there  are  a  large  reading-room,  rooms  for  reference  books,  and  a  natural  history  collection. 

BOARD    OF  TRADE. 

The  Waterbury  Board  of  Trade  is  an  organization  composed  of  nearly  every  prominent  business  man  iu 
the  city.  It  was  organized  January  16,  1889,  for  the  purpose  of  promulgating  abroad,  promiscuously  and  by 
the  best  mediums,  all  information  relating  to  the  manufacturing  and  commercial  possibilities  of  the  city,  and 
encourage  the  inception  of  industries  of  all  classes  here,  as  well  as  fostering  and  developing  those  now  in  exist- 
ence in  the  city  to  still  greater  prosperity. 

RESIDENTIAL   ADVANTAGES,  ETC. 

As  a  place  of  residence  Waterburv  has  many  attractions.  The  location  is  a  delightful  one,  and  its  eligi- 
bility in  this  reo-ard  has  had  niuoh  to  do  with  the  development  of  its  resources.      Adequate  and  valuable  water- 


WATERBURY. 


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power  advantages  are  afforded  for  manufactories;  transportation  facilities  are  unexcelled,  living  is  cheap,  and 
rents  are  low.  In  considering  the  social  life  of  Waterhury,  it  can  be  said  that  there  is  no  place  where  a  more 
extended  welconxc  is  vouchsafed  to  the  newcomer,  where  a  man  so  instantly  finds  himself  in  possession  of  all  the 
privileges  which  are  often  obtained  only  at  the  expense  of  long  residence.  Formed  of  such  elements,  the  social 
fabric  of  Waterbury  should  be  strong.  The  man  who  was  yesterday  employed  is  to-day  an  employer,  as  every 
avenue  is  open  to  energetic  and  intelligent  action.  Under  a  republican  form  of  government  this  may  be  said 
to  be  true  of  every  city  and  town  in  the  land,  but  every  one  knows  that  in  many  places  local  influences  handi- 
cap the  ambitious  aspirant.  That  the  local  influences  here  all  favor  the  num  who  tries  to  rise,  is  what  the 
writer  especially  desires  to  emphasize.  The  water  supply  is  abundant  and  wholesome ;  the  sanitary  arrange- 
ments of  the  place  are  excellent;  the  climate  is  healthy,  and  the  death-rate  is  low;  tlie  streets  are  cleanly, 
iind  kept  adequately  lighted ;  and  on  every  hand  are  evidences  of  thrift,  comfort  and  contentment.  With  refer- 
ence to  more  lengthened  statistics  as  to  individual  enterprises,  we  respectfully  commend  to  the  reader  a  perusal 
of  the  following  pages. 


WATKRBURY  CARRIAGE  COMPANY,  No.  ail  Bank  Street. 
—The  Waterbury  Carriage  Company  was  started  in  1884. 
with  Mr.  D.  Diichanne  as  superintendent,  air.  Duuharme 
brought  to  the  new  concern  a  wealth  of  experience  acquired 
largely  from  his  conuection  with  the  Arm  of  Ducharme  &  Paimaton. 
i;arriage  builders,  of  this  city.  He  was  in  this  concern  for  five  years, 
and  has  been  a  resident  of  Waterbury  for  fifteen,  so  that  his  knowl- 
edge of  the  tastes  and  ideas  of  the  folk  of  this  city  in  the  matter  of 
carriages  is  full  and  thorough.  In  the  production  of  his  carriages 
Mr.  Ducharme  has  the  assistance  of  skilled  workmen,  who  have 
served  the  best  of  apprenticeships,  and  whose  work  can  always  be 
relied  upon  when  it  has  passed  the  critical  scrutiny  of  the  superin- 
tendent. About  a  dozen  men  find  employment  in  the  shops  of  the 
Waterbury  Carriage  Company,  which  are  located  at  No.  2-11  Bank 
Street,  in  a  three-story  frame  building,  55x297  feet  in  dimensions. 
The  work  of  the  company  is  done  for  the  retail  trade  only,  so  that 
those  desiring  a  carriage  find  themselves  in  a  position  to  confer 
with  the  maker,  and  be  assured  of  every  personal  preference  being 
carefully  studied.  In  the  painting  and  trimming  departments  the 
utmost  care  is  taken  to  secure  the  best  and  most  artistic  work,  and 
it  is  here  that  the  care  and  critical  taste  of  the  superintendent  aie 
conspicuous.  Mr.  Ducharme  is  a  native  of  Canada,  born  in  1835. 
He  has  been  a  resident  of  the  United  States  for  forty-two  years,  fif- 
teen of  which  have  been  spent  in  Waterbury.  He  is  a  prominent 
member  of  the  order  of  Odd  Fellows. 


MJ.  DALY,  Constructing  Engineer,  Nos.  S6and  88  Meadow 
Street. — An  experienced  and  thoroughly  successful  ex- 
^  ponent  of  his  profession,  and  one  enjoying  a  reputation 
of  the  most  enviable  cliaracter  wherever  known,  is  Mr. 
M.  J.  Didy,  who  is  the  leader  in  his  line  in  Waterbury.  He  served 
apprenticeship  at  the  trade  in  Hartford,  learning  it  thoroughly  in 
all  its  branches,  and  some  ten  years  ago  he  established  his  business 
in  this  city,  starting  on  Bank  Street,  and  remaining  there  up  to  1883, 
when  he  removed  to  his  present  addi'ess.  Here  he  occupies  a  work- 
shop, 18x100  feet  in  dimensions,  and  it  is  equipped  in  the  most  ap- 
proved style  with  all  requisite  tools  and  mechanical  appliances  pecu- 
liar to  this  branch  of  industry.  Employment  is  furnished  fifteen 
skilled  workmen.  With  the  most  complete  facilities  at  his  control, 
Mr.  Daly  carries  on  active  operations  as  a  mechanical  and  construct- 
ing engineer.  Estimates  are  furnished  on  the  full  equipment  of 
steam  plants  for  electric  light  stations  and  factories;  also  on  heat- 
ing public  or  i)rivate  buildings  with  steam  or  hot  water.  All  con- 
tracts im<Iertaken  are  carried  thmutrh  without  loss  of  time,  wliile 
all  work  is  done  in  the  most  thorough  and  satisfactorj-  manner. 
Mr  Daly  is  agent  for  the  Spencer  Damper  Regulator,  and  carries  a 
large  stock  of  pipe  fittings  and  valves,  and  steam  appliances  of  all 
kinds.  He  enjoys  a  large  patronage,  and  in  every  instance  where 
his  services  have  been  called  into  requisition  he  has  never  failed  to 
give  the  best  of  satisfaction.  He  is  buildincra  brick  factory  on  Bank 
Street,  near  the  Electric  Light  Station.  It  will  be  100x30  feet  iu  di- 
menciAn«    and  equippetl  with  steam  power,  improved  machiner>'. 


RALPH  N.  BLAKESLEE,  Storage,  Teaming,  Forwarding, 
Etc.,  Office  in  Naugatuck  Freight  Depot.— This  enter- 
prise was  inaugurated  several  years  ago  by  Mr.  L. 
Beardsley,  who  in  1879  sold  out  his  interest  in  it  to 
the  present  proprietor.  The  business  done  is  a  complex  one, 
and  includes  a  general  line  of  jobbing,  teaming,  and  forwarding 
of  freight,  and  of  warehousing  and  other  branches  incidental 
thereto.  In  the  carrying'of  bis  large  and  active  trade  Mr.  Blakes- 
lee  makes  use  of  100  horses  and  a  large  number  of  trucks,  wagons, 
express  carts,  etc.,  among  which  are  three  four-horse  trucks 
and  boiler  wagons  for  the  transportation  of  heavy  freight,  forty 
two  horse  trucks  and  eight  single-horse  ones,  all  of  which  are  in  con- 
stant emploj'meut.  The  premises  utilized  are  very  spacious  and 
commodious,  and  are  located  on  Meadow  and  Field  Streets.  They 
comprise  a  shed  135  feet  in  length,  a  fire  proof  barn  130x150  feet  in 
dimensions,  having  stall  accommodation  for  over  fifty  horses,  pro- 
vided with  hot  and  cold  water,  and  thoroughly  and  fully  equipped  in 
every  respect.  On  Meadow  Street  are  large  warehouses  for  the  stor- 
age of  goods  consigned  to  the  establishment  from  all  parts  of  the 
country  for  delivery  and  forwarding.  These  buildings  are  new, 
having  been  erected  in  1885,  and  are  complete  in  every  particular, 
and  offer  every  guarantee  of  the  careful  attention  given  to  orders 
and  commissions  entrusted  to  the  house.  A  hospital  forsick  and  in- 
firm horses  is  also  managed  in  connection  with  the  stables,  under  the 
personal  supervision  of  experienced  veterinary  surgeons.  The  mov- 
ing of  heavy  and  other  freight  is  attended  to,  a  specialty  being  made 
of  the  removal  of  pianos  by  Reynolds  patent  piano  mover.  All 
orders  are  promptly  attended  to  and  faithfully  executed  at  short 
notice.  Baled  hay  and  sti'aw  are  also  kept  in  stock  in  large  quantities 
for  sale,  and  the  charges  in  all  these  various  departments  are  fair 
and  reasonable. 


JAMES  HORIGAN,  Dealer  in  Choice  Family  Groceries,  No.  305 
Bank  Street.— Mr.  James  Horigan  is  an  Irishman  by  birth,  and 
came  to  this  country  and  to  Waterbury  in  1873.  He  estabhshed 
his  present  thriving  house  on  July  2,  1881,  and  from  the  start, 
through  his  fine  business  ability  and  the  excellence  of  the  goods  he 
handled,  secured  a  firm  footing  among  the  leading  retail  grocers  of 
the  city.  The  premises  he  occupies  are  centrally  located  and  com- 
prise the  first  floor  and  basement,  e^ch  having  an  area  of  ^12x75  feet. 
Here  are  always  to  be  found  the  choicest  family  groceries,  including 
teas,  coffees-,  spices,  canned  goods,  fine  family  flour,  table  delicacies, 
sauces,  condiments,  relishes,  pickles,  mustards,  olives,  capons,  for- 
eign and  domestic  fruits,  nuts,  dried  fruits,  vegetables,  fresh  dairy 
and  creamery  butter  and  cheese,  fresh  eggs,  and  other  farm  and 
garden  produce.  A  special  feature  of  the  bu-iness  is  the  large  stock 
always  on  hand  of  fine  liquors,  exclusively  for  family  use,  including 
the  best  wines.  liquors,  ales,  beei-s.  and  porters,  native  and  foreign. 
I.,ow  prices  pi-evail.  and  the  utmost  courtesy  and  attention  are  paid 
to  patrons  by  the  proprietor  and  liis  staff  of  efficient  assistants. 
Mr.  Horigan  is  exceedingly  popular  in  social  and  I)usiuess  circles, 
and  his  success  is  a  source  of  nuich  gratification  to  his  many 
friends. 


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WATERBURY 


THE  WATERBURY  SMELTING  AND  REFINING  COMPANY, 
Office,  No.  44  Meadow  Streer;  Works,  Nos.  33,  35,  37,  and  39 
Maple  Street.— This  reliable  and  representative  company  was 
started  June  10, 1890,  with  ample  capital,  the  executive  ofBcei-s 
being  Mr.  M.  E.  Keely,  President;  Mr.  B.  A.  Marsh.  Secretary;  and 
Mr.  P.  Keely,  Superintendent.  The  factory  is  50x100  feet  in  area,  fully 
equipped  with  the  latest  improved  apparatus,  appliances,  and  ma- 
chinery known  to  the  trade.  Here  a  number  of  skilled  workmen 
are  employed,  and  tlie  machinery  is  driven  by  steam-power.  The 
Waterbury  Smelting  and  Refining  Company  manufactures  largely  all 
kinds. of  ingot  metals,  including  ingot  copper,  brass,  bronze,  com- 
position; also  pig  lead,  tin,  antimony,  and  spelter.  Their  ingot  met- 
als are  noted  for  their  purity  and  excellence,  and  they  pay  the  high- 
est prices  for  scr.ap  brass,  drosses,  skimmings,  and  ashes.  Ordersare 
promptly  filled  at  the  lowest  ruling  market  prices,  and  the  trade  of 
the  company  extends  throughout  the  entire  Eastern  and  Middle 
States  and  New  England.  The  officers  are  highly  esteemed  in  trade 
circles  for  their  integrity  and  skill,  and  the  prospects  of  the  company 
are  of  the  most  favorable  character.  The  office  is  at  No.  44  Meadow 
Street,  the  works  at  Nos.  33  to  3!i  JIaple  Street,  while  the  telephone- 
call  is  223. 

FR.  HARRIS,  JIauufaeturer  of  Fine  Brass,  Copper,  Silver. 
Tinned,  Spring,  and  Brush  Wire,  No.  19  Meadow  Street.— 
This  business  was  established  December,  1885,  by  Harris  & 
Abbott,  who  were  succeeded  by  Mr.  F.  R.  Harris.  The 
premises  occupied  comprise  a  commodious  floor  30x50  feet  in  area, 
fully  equipped  with  the  latest  improved  machinery  and  appliances 
known  to  the  trade,  and  operated  by  steam-power.  Here  ten  skilled 
hands  are  emploj'ed.  and  the  trade  of  the  bouse,  which  is  steadilj' in- 
creasing, now  extends  throughout  the  entii'e  Vnited  State.s.  Mr. 
Harris  manufactures  fine  bras-s,  copper,  silver,  tinned,  spring,  and 
brush  wire.  His  goods  are  general  favorites  with  tlie  trade,  and 
have  no  superiors  in  this  country  fc.r  quality,  strength,  and  reliabil- 
ity, while  the  prices  quoted  are  lower  than  those  of  other  first-class 
houses.  Mr.  Harris  was  engaged  for  some  time  with  the  Benedict 
Burnham  Manufacturing  Company,  and  is  highly  regarded  in  trade 
circles  for  his  skill  and  integrity.  Orders  for  all  kinds  of  wire  are 
promptly  filled,  while  a  specialty  is  made  of  Fourdrinier  wire, 
which  is  unsurpassed  in  the  market. 

RS.  R.^SMUSSEN,  Florist,  No.  145  Bank  Street.— This  busi- 
ness was  established  by  the  present  proprietor  in  18S8,  and 
since  its  iuceptiou  at  that  date  he  has  continued  it  with  flat- 
tering success.  The  green-houses  owned  by  Mr.  Rasmus- 
sen  are  located  on  the  town  plots,  and  cover  a  surface  area  of  4000 
square  feet.  The  salesroom  is  22x25  feet  in  dimensions,  admirably 
arranged  and  equipped  with  every  convenience  for  the  prosecution 
ot  the  business.  The  business  of  this  house  is  retail  and  extends 
all  over  the  city  and  its  vicinity.  The  store,  which  is  located  at  No. 
145  Bank  Street,  is  commodious,  elegantly  fitted  up,  and  attractive, 
and  fully  stocked  with  flowers  brought  from  the  green-houses 
fresh  every  morning.  Mr.  Rasmussen  was  born  in  Denmark,  and 
has  resided  in  the  United  States  since  1805.  He  is  a  gentleman  ot 
experience  and  undoubted  ability  in  his  particular  line  of  business. 
Mr.  Rasmussen  is  greatly  respected  by  the  entire  community,  and 
is  everywhere  spoken  ot  as  a  thorough  master  of  the  knowledge  of 
flowers,  and  as  an  honorable,  upright  business  man. 

SPENCER  &  PIERPONT,  Dealers  in  Fancy  and  Staple  Grocer- 
ies, Provisions.  Meat,  Flour,  Grain,  Meal,  etc.,  Nos.  142,  140, 
and  152  East  Main  Street.— Among  the  most  flourishing  estab- 
lishments to  be  found  in  the  wholesale  and  retail  trade  of  Wa. 
terbury  is  the  representative  and  leading  house  of  Messrs.  Spencer  & 
Pierpont.  It  was  founded  in  1865  by  Messrs.  G.  L.  and  J.  A.  Spencer, 
under  the  firm  name  of  G.  L.  Spencer  &  Son.  In  1871  the  senior  part- 
ner died,  and  the  business  was  conducted  by  the  son  alone  tor  one 
year,  when  Mr.  Hall  was  admitted  to  the  firm.  Seven  years  later, 
upon  the  latter  gentleman's  withdrawal,  he  was  replaced  by  .Mr. 
Pierpont.  The  premises  first  occupied  were  located  at  No.  152  East 
Main  Street  (same  side  of  street  now  occupied  as  teed  store).  The 
rapid  growth  ot  the  business  soon  necessitated  a  removal  to  more 
spacious  quarters,  which  were  found  in  the  magnificent  stores  now 
utilized.  The  stock  carried  is  probably  the  heaviest  in  this  line  in  the 
city,  and  embraces  everything,  foreign  and  domestic,  usually  to  be 
■.:^ound  in  first-class  groceries,  also  fresh,  salt,  and  smoked  meats,  the 


finest  brands  of  family  flour,  grain  of  all  kinds,  meal,  feed,  etc.  The 
goods  handled  are  all  ot  the  best  quality,  and  the  prices  quoted  are 
the  lowest  market  rates.  Both  partners  were  brought  up  in  the  busi- 
ness, of  which  they  know  every  detail;  and  as  they  give  their  personal 
supeiTision  to  all  its  branches,  patrons  are  assured  of  receiving  sat- 
isfaction in  every  case.  Mr.  Spencer  is  a  native  of  this  State,  and. 
although  but  forty-eight  years  ot  age,  has  a  most  honorable  war  rec- 
ord. He  enlisted  in  1861  in  the  Fourteenth  Connecticut  Volunteers, 
and  was  wounded  at  Fredericksburg,  December  12,  1802.  In  the 
August  f  I 'flowing  he  returned  to  the  field,  and  \\as  in  1864  captured 
by  the  rebels  at  Reams  Station,  and  was  confined  in  Belle  Isle  prison 
two  mouths  and  in  Salisbury  prison  tour  months.  He  is  a  member 
ot  Wadham's  Post  of  the  G.  A.  R.,  No.  49.  Mr.  Pierpont  was  born  in 
Canton,  and  is  aged  forty-four.  Both  partners  are  prominent 
citizens,  and  are  leaders  in  church,  social,  and  business  circles. 

E  BALDWIN,  Livery  and  Boarding  Stables,  Etc.,  No.  112  South 
Main  Street. — The  livery,  boarding  and  feed  stable  system 
of  Waterbury  has  its  leading  representative  in  Mr.  E.  Bald- 
win, who  fii-st  began  business  some  thirty  years  ago  at  No.  1 
Bank  Street,  remaining  there  up  to  1885,  when  he  removed  to  his  pres- 
ent more  commodious  quarters.  Here  he  occupies  a  fine  two-story 
brick  building,  with  large  yard  attached,  the  whole  covering  an  area  of 
125x150  feet.  The  stable  has  ample  accommodations  for  forty  horses, 
and  is  fitted  up  in  the  most  improved  style  tor  the  successful  con- 
duct of  the  business,  all  modern  conveniences  and  appliances  having 
been  provided.  A  large  number  ot  first-class  single  and  double 
teams  are  at  all  times  available  for  public  use,  the  same  being  ob- 
tainable at  all  hours  upon  the  most  reasonable  of  terms.  Horses  are 
boarded  by  the  day,  week,  or  month  at  lowest  rates,  and  are  given 
the  best  of  attention.  Mr.  Baldwin  is  zealous  in  maintaining  the  ef- 
ficiency of  his  establishment,  as  well  as  the  advancing  the  interests  of 
all  who  favor  him  with  patronage,  and  his  success  and  popularity 
ha%'e  been  fully  earned.  He  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  and  has  re- 
sided in  Waterbury  for  the  past  thirt}--two  years. 

AMERICAN  TEA  COMPANY,  No.  24  East  Main  Street.— This 
house  sustains  an  enviable  reputation  for  the  purity  and 
freshness  of  its  goods,  and  is  popularly  patronized  by  the 
best  classes  ot  citizens.  The  business  was  first  organized  in 
1876  by  3[r.  John  Maddock,  who  continued  it  up  to  1880,  when  he  was 
succeeded  by  Mr.  P.  H.  Quinn,  the  latter  remaining  io  possession  up 
to  1884,  when  the  present  proprietor,  Mr.  John  Fay,  came  into  the 
control.  BIr.  Fay,  who  is  a  native  of  New  York  state,  came  to  this 
city  in  1872,  when  a  lad  ten  years  old.  In  1876,  on  the  opening  of  the 
establishment  now  owned  liyhim,  lae  entered  its  employ.  He  is  a 
business  man  ot  progressive  principles,  liberal  in  his  pohcy,  and  he 
enjoys  the  fullest  confidence  ot  his  numerous  patrons.  The  store  oc- 
cupied for  the  purposes  is  of  commodious  proportions,  is  tastefully 
appointed,  and  convenient  in  its  arrangement.  The  heavy  stock 
carried  embraces  a  complete  line  of  the  choicest  teas,  coffees,  and 
spices,  the  best  to  be  found  in  the  market.  There  is  also  a  superior 
display  of  glass,  crockery  and  ehinaware,  a  specialty  being  made  of 
fine  imported  and  domestic  table  glassware. 

SPECIALTY  MANUFACTURING  COMPANY,  Special  Brass 
Workers,  Corner  Meadow  and  Benedict  Streets. — X  reliable 
and  successful  house  in  Waterbury.  actively  engaged  in  the 
manufacture  of  specialties  in  brass  and  other  metals,  is  that 
known  as  the  Specialty  Manufacturing  Company,  which  was  estab- 
lished in  1880  by  Jlessrs.  G.  G.  and  A.  C.  Griswold.  Their  trade  ex- 
tends throughout  all  sections  of  New  England.  The  factory  is  a 
commodious  two-story  building,  30x50  feet  in  area,  fully  equipped 
with  the  latest  improved  tools,  machinery,  and  appliances,  operated 
by  steam-power.  They  employ  only  skilled  workmen,  and  manufac- 
ture special  clock  movements,  models  of  inventions,  district  call- 
boxes,  single  and  double  tracers,  steam  and  water  gauge  movements, 
etc.  Small  brass  and  iron  turning  is  also  carefully  attended  to,  and 
all  articles  requiring  small  gearing  are  promptly  handled.  Mr. 
G.  G.  Griswold  was  born  in  Connecticut  in  1817,  and  his  son,  ?Tr.  A. 
C.  Griswold,  in  Chester.  Conn.,  in  1857.  Mr.  Griswold  was  formerly 
in  the  bit  and  auger  business  in  Chester,  Conn.,  while  his  son  was  pre- 
viously with  the  Terry  Clock  Company.  Both  partners  are  highly 
regarded  for  their  skill  and  integrity,  antl  are  vei:>'  i>opular  and  i  «•- 
spected  in  trade  circles. 


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WATEIUJL'KY  DYE  WORKS,  II.  M.  Kcll.'y  Propi-ietor,  No, 
34  Uiaml  Street  -  The  value  of  ecoiiojny  is  nowhere  bettei- 
ilUistrateii  than  in  using  llie  resources  of  a  first-class  dye 
house  for  the  reliahilitation  of  clotlies  and  other  material 
vvliioli.  with  no  perceptible  injury  to  its  fabric,  has  become  soiled  or 
faded.  At  tli«  Waterbury  Dye  Works,  at  No.  34  Urand  Street,  there  can 
bo  found  all  the  facilities  necessary  for  dyeing,  cleansing,  and  press- 
ing goods,  and  the  experience  of  llie  enterprising  proprietor,  Mr. 
H.  yi.  Kelley,  is  a  guarantee  that  work  committed  to  him  will  receive 
the  best  of  care  and  will  be  done  up,  as  his  useful  business  card 
claims,  in  the  best  of  shapes.  Under  these  circumstances  there  is 
no  necessity  for  the  gooil  ladies  of  Waterbiu-y  sending  their  materials 
out  of  town  to  be  dyed,  cleansed,  or  pressed,  when  the  home  indus- 
try is  ready  and  willing  to  take  care  of  it  at  prices  far  below  what  it 
can  be  done  for  elsewhere,  and  with  equal  or  more  satisfactory  re- 
sults. The  work  done  at  this  establishment  is  of  all  kinds,  and  the 
more  fashionable  colors  are  especially  treated  well,  so  as  to  give  the 
liveliest  satisfaction  by  making  wearing  apparel  and  other  goods 
look  as  good  as  new.  Mr.  H.  M.  Kelley,  the  proi>rietor,  is  of  a  thor- 
ough business  type,  aud  advertises  shrewdly.  His  useful  business 
card  gives  on  its  inside  pages  the  location  of  every  fire  alarm  bos  in 
the  city,  with  the  most  e-xplicit  directions.  These  are  always  useful 
for  reference,  and  there  may  easily  come  a  time  when,  like  the 
Texan's  pistol,  it  is  wanted  in  a  big  hurry. 

JF.  PHELAN,  Fine  Teas  and  Coffees,  No.  87  East  Main  Street.— 
This  house  has  succeeded  in  building  up  a  large  trade  by 
honorable  dealing,  keeping  the  best  goods  in  the  market, 
and  selling  them  as  low  as  honest  dealing  would  permit.  Mr. 
Phelan  has  been  highly  successful,  for  he  buys  his  goods  from  the 
leading  importers,  and,  possessing  capital  to  buj*  them  at  the  lowest 
fluctuations  of  the  market  and  to  hold  them  until  called  for,  he 
can  ¥ell  them  at  as  low  prices  as  any  one  in  the  same  line  in  the 
city.  Nothing  but  the  purest  and  choicest  articles  in  teas  and  cof- 
fees find  their  way  into  this  establishment.  He  has  a  line  large  store, 
30x85  feet  in  dimensions,  and  fitted  up  with  every  convenience  for 
the  facilitating  of  btisiness,  a  marked  feature  being  its  neatness  an.1 
busy  appearance.  Jlr.  I'helan  attends  personally  to  the  management, 
jind  looks  after  the  interests  of  his  jiatrons  with  a  jealous  care.  He 
is  a  native  of  this  city  and  a  prominent  member  of  the  Knights  of 
Columbus  and  other  benevolent  organizations. 

WD.  SCOTT  &  CO  ,  Dealers  in  Ladies',  Misses'  and  Children's 
Jackets,  Etc.,  Nos.  10  and  ii  East  Main  Street.— This  es- 
tablishment is  the  recognized  leading  one  of  its  kind,  and 
receives  a  liberal  patronage  from  the  best  classes  of  the 
community.  A  fine  assortment  of  goods  is  displayed,  embracing 
everything  that  is  new  in  style  in  ladles'  and  misses'  cloaks  and  capes, 
wraps,  etc.,  and  also  ladies',  misses',  and  children's  jackets  and  a  full 
and  complete  assortment  of  Jersey  waists,  calico  wrappers,  and  water 
proof  garments.  The  goods  are  all  of  a  supei-ior  quality  and  perfect 
as  regards  material,  fit,  style,  and  workmanship  and  trimmings. 
The  firm  is  the  first  to  introduce  the  new  styles  and  fashions  in  cloaks 
as  soon  as  brought  out  in  New  York,  and  can  always  offer  the  very 
best  inducements  to  buyers.  The  assortment  of  goods  displayed  in 
this  establishment  is  larger  than  that  of  any  other  in  the  citj-,  and 
neither  pains  nor  expense  is  spared  to  make  it  unapproachable  in 
character  or  extent.  The  copartners,  IVIr.  W.  D.  and  ]\Ir.  F.  .T.  Scott, 
are  reliable,  substantial  business  men,  are  natives  of  Seymour,  this 
state,  and  have  been  associated  and  established  in  business  in  Water- 
bury  since  September,  1889. 

JH.  MILLER  &  CO.,  Dealers  in  Paints,  Oils,  Glass,  Varnishes, 
Fine  .\rtist8'  Materials  and  Bronzes,  No.  15  East  Main  Street. 
^  —This  store  is  completely  arranged  for  the  facilitation  of 
the  extensive  business  carried  on,  and  is  at  all  times 
heavily  stocked  with  a  full  line  of  paints,  oils,  glass,  varnishes,  fine 
artists'  materials  and  bronzes,  a  specialty  being  made  of  brushes. 
The  firm  have  occupied  this  store  for  some  time  and  have  drawn 
around  them  a  large  and  appreciative  trade,  patrons  recognizing  the 
advantages  that  come  from  a  store  so  fully  stocked  with  the  superior 
line  of  goods  that  can  be  always  found  on  hand  at  this  establish- 
ment. Mr.  J.  H.  Miller  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  and  enjoys  a  very 
high  reputation  for  sound  business  principles,  strictly  honorable 
dealings,  and  full  ability  to  carry  out  any  size  orrler,  while  his  trans- 
actions will  be  found  satisfactory  to  those  with  whom  he  has  dealings 


NS.  SNOW.  Dealer  in  Fresh  Fish,  Oysters,  and  Clams,  also 
Pickled,  Smoked,  and  Canned  Goods.  No.  8ii  South  Main 
Street.— Mr.  Snow  has  been  connected  with  the  fish  busi- 
ness since  childhood,  aud  in  the  management  of  his  busi- 
ness has  oidy  followed  his  original  profession.  The  pieujises  occu- 
pied comprise  a  commodious  siore  iaxbO  feet  in  dimensions,  admir- 
ably fitted  up,  and  equipped  with  every  convenience  and  appliance 
for  the  prosecution  of  the  business.  His  stole  has  at  all  times  a 
clean,  orderly,  and  attractive  appearance,  while  the  stock  embraces 
fresh  salmon,  bluefish,  tiout,  smelts,  cod,  mackerel,  halibut,  her- 
ring, haddock,  whitefish,  lobsters,  crabs,  clams,  and  oysters,  also 
pickled,  smoked,  and  canned  goods  of  every  va  iely.  His  stock  is 
all  carefully  selected  to  meet  the  requirements  of  a  critical  trade, 
his  prices  are  low,  and  hence  his  trade  is  large.  The  business  of  this 
house  is  both  wliolesale  and  Letail,  and  extends  all  over  the  city  and 
its  vicinity.  Jlr.  Snow  is  a  native  of  .Massachusetts  and  has  resided 
in  this  city  tor  tlie  past  two  years. 

DONAHUE  &  ADAMSON,  Stoves,  Etc.,  No.  70  East  Main  Street. 
— A  notable  addition  to  the  mercantile  and  industrial  re- 
sources of  Waterbury  during  the  past  year  was  the  open- 
ing ofjthej  establishment  of  Messrs.  Donahue  &  Adanison,  at  No.  70 
East  Main  Street.  The  firm  began  operations  April  5,1890,  and  brought 
to  bear  such  ample  experience  and  complete  facilities  that  they  have 
built  up  a  large,  active  trade  that  assures  their  permanent  success. 
The  premises  occupied  consist  of  a  floor  and  ba.sement,  each  18x75 
feet  in  dimensions.  The  store  lias  been  newly  fitted  up  in  an  im- 
proved manner,  and  is  neatly  appointed  throughout.  The  stock  car- 
ried embraces  a  large  assortment  of  stoves,  ranges  and  furnaces, 
refrigerators,  tinware,  copjjer  and  sheet-iron  ware,  and  house-fur. 
nishing  goods  in  general.  The  firm  are  agents  for  the  celebrated 
Royal  Manhattan  and  famous  Royal  Grand  Ranges,  which  are  une- 
qualled by  any  others  in  the  market.  Employing  a  force  of  compe- 
tent woLknien.  the  firm  give  special  attention  to  plumbing,  gas-fit- 
ting, tin-roofing,  slieet-iron  work,  saloon  fittings,  and  general  job- 
bing, executing  all  work  promptly,  in  the  most  workmanlike  style, 
and  at  the  most  reasonable  charges. 

THE  PLATT  MILL  COMPANY,  Dealers  in  Flom-,  Grain,  Feed, 
Etc.,  Benedict  Street— A  reliable  and  representative  concern 
in  Waterbury  extensively  engaged  in  the  flour,  grain,  and  feed 
;  trade  is  that  known  as  "  The  Piatt  Mill  Company,"  whose 
offices,  etc.,  are  located  on  Benedict  Street.  The  business  was  estab- 
lished by  Mr.  A.  L.  Platt  many  years  ago,  and  passed  into  the 
hands  of  the  present  company  iu  1886.  The  company's  mill,  which 
is  S:;x-10  feet  in  area  and  three  stories  high,  is  situated  at  Platts- 
\ille,  three  miles  from  Waterbury.  The  elevator  has  a  capacity  of 
GO.OiX)  bushels  of  grain,  and  the  premises  have  a  frontage  of  75  feet 
on  Benedict  Street  and  a  depth  of  140  feet.  The  company  keeps  con- 
stantly on  band  a  large  and  choice  stock  of  flour,  grain,  and  feed,  and 
the  business  is  both  wholesale  and  retail,  while  the  prices  quoted  are 
always  regulated  by  the  market.  The  owners  of  this  business  are 
Messrs.  Alfred  L.  and  Albert  S.  Platt  and  O.  G.  Camp.  Mr.  O. 
G.  Camp,  the  secretary  and  treasurer,  was  bom  in  Connecticut,  and 
is  now  sixty -three  years  old.  He  is  an  honorable  and  able  business 
man  and  a  prominent  Freemason  and  Knight  Templar.  The  trade 
of  the  Platt  Mill  Company  extends  throughout  all  sections  of  Water- 
bury and  its  vicinity,  and  is  steadily  increasing,  and  those  dealing 
with  it  will  obtain  advantages  very  difficult  to  be  secured  elsewhere. 

LAKE  &  POMEROY,  Druggists,  No.  15  South  Main  Street  — 
This  business  was  established  in  1873  by  Mr.  H.  W.  Lake,  who 
conducted  it  till  IS."^,  when  Mr.  N.  A.  Pomeroy,  who  was  cler'ic 
in  this  store  three  years,  became  a  partner.  The  premises  oc- 
cupied comprise  a  well  equipped  and  elegant  store  2.5x75  feet,  with 
an  L  10x25  feet,  basement  2.5x130  feet  in  dimensions,  and  two  store- 
houses. Here  the  firm  keep  a  full  and  well  selected  stock  of  piu'e. 
fresh  drugs  and  chemicals,  toilet  articles,  perfumery,  patent  medi- 
cines, surgical  apphances,  trusses,  etc.;  in  fact,  everything  needed  in 
the  sick  room  can  be  obtained  here  of  the  best  possible  quality, 
while  popular  prices  are  cliarged  for  all  goods.  The  prescription 
department  is  under  the  immediate  super^dsion  of  the  proprietors,  and 
all  prescriptions  and  recipes  are  compounded  with  the  greatest  care 
and  exactness.  Mr.  Lake  is  a  native  of  Bethlehem,  Conn.,  while  Jlr. 
Pomeroy  is  a  native  of  Suffield,  Conn 


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WATERBURY. 


JG.  CUTLER,  Harness  and  Carriag^e  Repository.  Xo.  U  Ex- 
chaupe  Place.— This  gentleman  has  had  an  experience  of  the 
most  practical  kind  in  this  line  of  trade,  extending  over  many 
years,  and  in  March,  1)^55,  he  founded  his  present  house  at 
No.  10  Exchange  Place,  from  which  the  increasing  requirements  of 
his  growing  trade  necessitated  a  removal  in  ISTO  to  the  spacious  and 
conimodious  premises  now  utiUzed.  These  comprise  an  entire  three- 
story  building  with  basement.  21x75  feet  in  dimensions,  handsomely 
and  appropriately  fitted  up.  and  admirably  arranged  throughout.  In 
the  workshop,  where  fifteen  skilled  hands  are  employed,  are  manu- 
factured hand  made  saddles,  harness,  bridles,  collars,  trunks,  trav- 
elling bags,  satchels,  vahses;  and  in  the  store  a  very  large  st<ick  of 
these  goods  is  carried,  together  witha  complete  assortment  of  whips, 
halters,  horse  blankets,  lap  robes,  fly  nets,  and  horse  furnishing 
goods  of  every  description.  Saddles,  harness,  bridles,  and  collars 
are  made  to  ordt-r,  and  the  most  reUable  materials  and  the  best  of 
workmanship  are  guaranteed,  while  the  prices  are  at  all  times  fair 
and  equitable.  Mr.  Cutler  also  has  always  for  sale  carriages  from 
the  best  manufacturing  concerns  of  the  country,  including  top  and 
no  top  wagons,  surreys,  concords,  phaetons,  buck-boards,  business 
wagons,  road  carts,  and  second  hand  wagons.  The  business  is  both 
wholesale  and  retail,  and  is  very  extensive,  covering  the  entire  state. 
Mr.  Cutler  is  a  native  of  this  State,  and  has  resided  in  Waterbury 
over  twenty-eight  years 

THE  BROOKLYN  DRUG  STORE,  R.  C.  Partree.  Jr.,  Proprietor, 
No  ::^8G  Bank  Street.— Among  the  many  pharmacies  in  Water- 
bury  there  is  probably  none  having  a  higher  reputation  for 
pure  drugs,  fresh  medicines,  and  prompt  service  than  that 
known  as  the  '"  Brooklyn  Drug  Store,"  which  was  opened  about  ten 
years  ago  by  Mr.  M.  Lake,  and  which  was  the  first  establishment  of 
the  kind  in  that  section  of  the  city,  hence  its  name.  In  IAS:;  Mr.  R  C. 
Partree.  Jr.,  succeeded  to  the  business.  The  stoi*e  is  elegantly  appoint- 
ed, and  presents  a  handsome  appearauce.  It  has  the  ample  dimensions 
of  yi?xT5  feet,  affording  exceptional  fine  facilities  for  al!  purposes  of 
the  business.  Besides  the  usual  line  of  drugs  and  medicines,  chemicals, 
etc  ,  which  may  always  be  obtained  here  in  freslmess  and  purity,  full 
lines  of  pharmaceutical  and  proprietary  remedies,  elixirs,  tinctures, 
extracts,  mineral  waters,  soaps,  perfumes,  and  toilet  and  fancy 
articles  are  displayed  in  profusion;  also  surgical  appliances,  tnisses 
and  all  the  various  articles  needed  in  the  sick  room,  and  druggists' 
sundries  generally.  Mr.  Partree,  who  is  a  native  of  this  state,  has 
resided  In  Waterbuiy  for  a  period  of  thirteen  years,  and  sustains  a 
high  reputction  as  a  pharmacist  and  citizen.  He  belongs  to  the  Order 
of  Odd  Fe!lo;vs.  and  Speedwell  Lodge  No.  10,  Knights  of  Pythias,  and 
the  F.  F.  Durand  Division  No.  II  U.  R.,  and  has  a  large  circle  of 
friends  and  acquaintances  in  this  city. 

M&  W.  A.  GUTLFOILE,  Dealers  in  Beef.  Mutton,  Veal. 
Lamb,  Etc.,  No.  10  North  Main  Street.— These  spacious 
^  and  well  ordered  premises  are  supplied  with  all  requisite 
faciUties  for  handling  and  displaying  the  large,  compre- 
hensive, and  complete  stock  carried,  and  one  team  and  several  assist- 
ants are  kept  busy  in  supplying  the  wants  of  the  numerous  patrons. 
This  busine.ss  was  established  in  186IS  at  Nos.  .5  and  6  Market  Place,  and 
in  lfi79  Mr.  Guilfoile  sold  out  his  entirestock  and  interest  to  Mr.  F.  Nuhn, 
who  in  18S8  removed  the  business  to  its  present  eligible  and  commodi- 
ous quarters.  On  September  1st.  1890,  Mr.  Guilfoile  &  Son  became  the 
proprietors.  They  deal  extensively  in  fresh  and  cured  meats  of  all 
kinds:  also  in  tallow,  hides,  skins,  etc.  The  products  are  carefully 
selected;  are  warranted  to  be  the  finest  in  quality  the  slaughter- 
houses produce:  and.  for  sweetness,  flavor,  and  genera]  excellence  are 
unexcelled.  Mr.  Guilfoile,  Jr.,  commenced  business  in  Waterbury 
some  twenty-eight  years  ago,  and  has  resided  in  this  city  for  over 
twen'y  years.  He  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  foremost  merchants  in 
his  line  in  this  city,  and  conducts  a  branch  store  in  Brooklyn.  He  is 
a  practical  butcher,  and  as  a  judge  of  stock  is  unsurpassed  by  any 
market-man  in  Waterbury. 

J  A.  GODFREY  &  CO.,  Clothiers  and  Hatters.  No.  45  Bank 
Street.— The  old  established,  popular  hon-^e  of  Messrs.  J.  A. 
^  Godfrey  &:  Co.,  the  well  known  clothiers  and  hatters,  has 
always,  during  a  long,  successful  career  of  twenty  years. 
maintained  a  hold  on  public  favor  and  confidence.  It  was  founded 
by  Messrs.  J.  H.  Dudley  &  Co.,  and  was  the  pioneer  establishment  of 
its  kind  in  the  city.  In  1880  Mr.  Godfrey  succeeded  to  the  business, 
and  in  the  spring  of  the  present  year  he  was  joined   by  Mr.  F.  O. 


Thissell.  Since  then  it  has  been  continued  under  the  present  name 
and  style.  The  stock  of  goods  displayed  is  fine  and  complete  in  all 
departments,  and  in  its  variety  embraces  everything  in  the  line  of 
clothing  for  men,  boys  and  children,  cut  and  made  in  accord  with 
the  prevailing  fashions,  perfect  in  fit.  workmanship,  trimmings,  and 
finish:  also  silk  and  stiff  and  flexible  hats  made  by  the  best  known 
raanufactm-ers  in  New  York  and  Boston,  and  caps  and  even'thing 
desirable  for  children.  The  goods  have  been  carefully  selected,  and 
in  every  instance  are  fully  guaranteed  as  represented.  Ten  clerks 
and  salesmen  attend  to  the  wants  of  the  numerous  and  highly  desir- 
able patronage,  and  the  general  business  is  both  e.xtensive  and  pros- 
perous. Mr.  Godfrey  was  born  in  the  State  of  Maine,  as  was  also  Mr. 
Thissell,  his  copartner, 

RYAN  &  FITZMAURICE,  Dealers  in  Boots,  Shoes,  and  Rub- 
bers, No.  72  Bank  Street  —One  of  the  most  popular  and 
'  prominent  among  the  well  known  footwear  emporiums  in  this 
city,  we  find,  is  that  of  Messrs.  Ryan  and  Fitzmaurice.  An 
extensive  assortment  of  goods  is  carried,  embracing  everything  sea- 
sonable and  fashionable  for  ladies,  misses,  and  children,  and  all  the 
new  styles  in  boots  shoes,  and  gaiters  for  men.  youths,  and  boys.  A 
special  feature  is  made  of  rubbers  and  slippers,  v.-hich  are  shown  in 
great  variety,  and  also  of  children's  school  shoes,  and  base-ball  and 
tennis  and  fancy  shoes  of  every  description.  The  goods  are  all  of 
the  very  finest  and  best  quality,  and,  having  been  bought  direct 
from  the  leading  manufacturers  upon  the  most  advantageous  terms, 
are  being  offered  at  way  down  rock  bottom  prices.  New  goods  are 
constantly  coming  in.  and  Messrs.  Ryan  and  Fitzmaurice  are  always 
among  the  fii"st  to  introduce  the  new  styles  as  soon  as  brought  out  in 
New  York.  The  copartners,  3Ir.  John  Ryan  and  Mr.  Thomas  W.  Fitz- 
mamice,  who  established  their  enterprise  Feb.  22.  1890.  and  control  a 
large  and  gr-owing  trade,  are  upright,  fair,  reliable  business  men  of  un- 
questioned integrity,  and  sustain  a  high  reputation  in  this  community. 

GEO.  N.  ELLS,  Dealer  in  Books.  Stationery.  Periodicals,  Etc., 
No.  54  Bank  Street.— 3Ir.  Ells  occupies  commodious  premises, 
and  his  stock  of  stationery  is  large  and  varied,  comprising 
staple  and  fancy  papers  and  envelopes,  pens,  inks,  cards, 
writing  desks,  albums,  and  a  numberless  array  of  other  articles  in 
that  line,  and  it  is  being  constantly  renewed  by  the  arrival  of  fresh 
invoices.  In  the  book  department  will  be  found  a  superior  and  well 
selected  assortment  of  all  the  standard  works,  and  also  of  all  the  popu- 
lar authors  of  the  day.  All  the  leading  weekly  and  monthly  period- 
icals are  kept  on  hand,  including  all  the  cheap  libraries,  such  as  the 
Seaside,  etc.  A  good  selection  of  educational  and  scientific  works 
will  also  be  found.  Mr.  Ells  was  born  in  Norwalk.  Conn.,  and  for 
twenty-five  years  was  one  of  the  proprietors  and  associate-editor  of 
the  Norwnlk  Gazette,  in  which  position  he  proved  himself  an  able 
and  versatile  writer.  In  1882,  however,  he  gave  up  journalism  and 
soon  after  came  to  this  city.  In  May,  1883,  he  started  his  present 
enterprise,  and  has  succeeded  in  establishing  a  flourishing  and  rapidly 
increasing  business,  and  has  also  made  hosts  of  friends.  Mr.  Ells  is 
held  in  the  highest  estimation  in  public  and  private  life  for  his  many 
sterling  qualities  and  strict  integrity,  and  the  success  which  has 
attended  his  well-directed  efforts  is  only  the  due  reward  of  his 
energy,  perseverance,  and  ability. 

WL.  DIKEMAN,  Druggist.  Exchange  Place.— This  is  the 
oldest  drug  store  in  the  state  of  Connecticut.  It  was 
,  founded  in  Waterbury  1770,  and  in  1890  Mr.  W.  L.  Dike- 
man  assumed  the  management.  The  store  Is  £5x85 
feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  elegantly  fitted  up  and  fully  equipped  with 
every  convenience  and  facility  for  the  transaction  of  business. 
Having  a  large  prescription  and  family  trade,  ample  provision  is 
made  for  tins  important  department  of  the  business,  which  is 
conducted  imder  the  inmiediate  supervision  of  the  proprietor, 
who  promptly  compounds  prescriptions  from  the  purest  and  fresh- 
est drugs  at  all  hours  of  the  day  or  night.  The  stock  includes 
pure  drugs  and  chemicals,  proprietary  medicines,  toilet  and 
fancy  articles,  p-rfumery.  mineral  waters,  physicians*  and  surgeons' 
requisites,  druggists'  sundries,  and.  in  fact,  everything  usually  found 
in  a  first  class  pharmacy.  Mr.  Dikeman  was  born  in  Northampton, 
Mass..  in  1838.  but  iias  resided  in  Waterbury  for  the  last  forty  years. 
He  is  highly  regarded  by  the  community  for  his  busine.ss  ability  and 
integrity.  He  was  first  president  of  the  Connecticut  Pharmaceu- 
tical Association,  and  this  was  the  only  drug  store  in  New  Haven 
County,  outside  of  New  Haven  City,  at  the  time  of  its  establishment . 


WATERBURY, 


87 


AF.  TAYLOR  iS  CO.,  Dealers  iu  Paper  IlaiiKings,  Etc.,  No.  K 
East  Main  Street.— This  business  was  founded  by  the  pres- 
ent proprietors  in  March  of  this  year.  Their  store  is 
artistically  fitted  up,  evidencing  the  Rood  taste  of  the 
proprietors.  Here  they  display  one  of  the  finest  and  best  selected 
stocks  of  imported  and  domestic  paper-hangiiips  to  be  found  iu  the 
cit.v.  Th«  firm  is  possessed  of  a  wide  range  of  experience  in  alt 
brauches  of  plain  and  decorative  paintinRand  kalsoniining.  The  in- 
dividual members  of  the  firm  are  Mr.  A.  F.  Taylor,  who  is  a  nattve 
of  Pennsylvania,  and  Mr.  A.  H.  Dews,  who  was  born  in  this  city. 
They  are  energetic  and  progressive. 

PB.  NORTON,  Livery.  Feed,  and  E.'jchaiige  Stable.  Phcjenix 
Avetuie.— This  is  the  oldest,  largest,  and  most  reliable  livery, 
feed,  and  exchange  stable  in  Waterbury,  and  was  estab- 
lished twenty  nine  years  ago  by  Mr.  P.  B.  Norton.  The 
stable  is  well  lighted,  drained,  and  ventilated,  and  every  care  is  given 
to  horses  entrusted  to  Mr.  Norton,  by  careful  grooms  and  stablemen. 
Mr.  Norton  is  prepared  to  supply  at  the  shortest  notice  carriages, 
etc.,  for  parties,  weddings,  balls,  and  funerals,  at  very  reasonable 
rates.  He  employs  eight  bands  in  the  stable,  and  in  the  selection  of 
his  drivers  engages  only  those  who  are  sober,  reliable,  and  intelligent. 
Mr.  Norton  was  born  in  Goshen,  but  has  resided  in  Waterbury  since 
1859,  and  is  highly  regarded  by  the  community  for  his  integrity 
and  energy.    He  is  considered  an  excellent  authority  on  the  noble 


animal,  and  in  his  stable  will  be  found  several  of  the  crack  horses  of 
gentlemen  residing  in  Waterbury  and  its  vicinity. 

P,I.  BOSSIDY,  Druggist  and  Apothecary,  Cor.  Leonard  and 
Bank  Sts.— The  pharmacy  of  Mr.  P.  J.Bossidy  is  now  recog- 
,  nized  as  one  of  the  most  reliable  drug  establishments  in  the 
city.  It  was  founded  in  January,  1890,  by  this  gentleman, 
an  experienced  and  accomplished  druggist  and  chemist,  whose  con- 
nection with  this  line  of  business  dates  back  to  1883.  His  store  has 
an  area  of  2.')x4.5  feet,  and  is  very  handsome  and  attractive  in  its  fit- 
tings and  appointments,  which  include  elegant  plate  glass  show-cases 
and  soda-fountain ;  and  is  provided  with  all  that  can  contribute  to 
the  comfort  of  patrons.  The  stock  carried  is  large  and  carefully 
selected,  the  assortment  embracing  everything  in  the  line  of  pure, 
fresh  drugs  and  chemicals,  standard  proprietary  medicines  of  all 
kinds,  essences,  acids,  tinctures,  and  extracts;  barks,  roots,  and 
herbs;  toilet  articles,  sponges,  chamois,  brushes,  combs,  hand  mir- 
rors, pure  alcohol,  wines  and  liquors  for  medicinal  purposes:  the 
best  brands  of  imported  and  domestic  cigars,  etc.  The  laboratory  is 
under  the  personal  supervision  of  Mr.  Bossidy,  and  special  attention 
is  given  to  the  filhng  and  compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions 
and  household  recipes.  The  great  care  and  accuracy  shown  in  this 
department  has  obtained  for  the  house  the  hearty  recommendation 
of  Waterljury's  most  eminent  physicians,  while  the  prices  charged 
are  always  fair  and  equitable. 


Danburv. 


nWNBURY'S  liiston'  is  remarkable.  It  deals  solely  with  tlie  liigli-watcr  mark  of  tlie  industrial  tide 
of  cacii  successive  generation.  In  tlie  quiet  days,  before  manufacturing,  the  town  was  among  the 
foremost  in  whatever  was  for  the  good  of  tlie  common  weal,  laying  by  store  in  time  of  peace  and 
giving  unstintingly  of  both  men  and  ineans  in  time  of  war.  It  constitutes  the  northern  terminus 
of  the  Danbury  and  Norwalk  Railroad,  and  had  a  population  in  1880  of  11,669,  figures  whicli 
have  since  been  well  nigh  doubled.  The  annals  of  the  town  of  Danbury  are  somewhat  meagre,  yet  such  few 
as  are  obtainable  would  indicate  tliat  the  place  teems  with  historic  incident,  and  that  the  settlors  met 
with  the  usual  repulse  from  the  natives,  shared  the  troubles  contingent  on  the  Revolutionary  War;  and 
though  they  may  be  said  to  have  made  liut  little  material  progress  in  the  earlier  days  of  the  colony,  the 
advancement  made  in  tlie  past  ten  years  makes  full  amends  for  any  laggardliness  of  their  first  endeavors. 
Nothing  would  be  more  interesting  than  a  connected  view  of  the  population  and  wealth  of  the  town  from  its 
first  settlement  to  the  present  day :  to  witness  the  increase  of  its  inhabitants,  the  development  of  its  resources, 
the  progress  of  its  civilization;  its  advancement  in  agriculture,  literature,  and  religion;  and  to  realize  fully  this 
planting,  budding,  and  bursting  into  life  of  an  organized  communit)-,  which  from  present  indications  is  destined 
to  advance  in  whatever  will  improve,  refine,  and  elevate  society.  Lacking  reliable  data,  we  must  go  back  in 
imagination,  and  place  ourselves  in  a  wilderness,  among  a  people  inured  to  toil  and  hardship,  ready  to  fell  the 
gnarled  oak,  to  turn  the  rugged  soil  and  expel  the  beast  of  prey,  that  tliey  might  fit  up  liabitations  for  the 
abode  of  domestic  peace  and  enjoyment.  We  must  contemplate  a  race  whose  rough  and  manly  virtues  had 
not  been  enervated  by  luxury,  whose  perseverance  was  untiring,  and  whose  faith  was  bordering  on  assurance ; 
a  race  prepared  to  do  and  to  dare,  and,  if  need  be,  to  die  for  their  privileges  as  citizens  or  their  rights  as  Chris- 
tians. Such  was  the  character  of  the  first  settlers  of  Danbury,  and  such  the  situation  in  which  they  were 
placed — suflBcient  indeed  to  effectually  hamper  their  primary  efforts  to  establish  their  town  on  the  plane  it  occu- 
pies in  tlic  State  to-day. 

HISTORICAL    RETROSPECT,   ETC. 

Historical  retrospects  should  at  least  have  this  value,  that  they  enable  the  youth  of  the  present  to  appre- 
ciate the  heritage  which  it  enjoys  from  the  toil  of  the  past.  In  a  busy  and  somewhat  material  age  not  many 
of  the  community  have  the  time,  and  some  have  not  the  inclination,  to  dip  very  deeply  into  local  history ;  but 
the  phenomenal  growth  of  Danbury,  and  its  march  in  the  front  rank  of  the  cities  and  towns  of  the  Connecticut 
commonwealth,  suggest  as  not  inappropriate  a  glance  along  the  lines  of  what  may  be  termed  the  historical 
backbone  of  the  borough's  life.  In  1684  a  settlement  at  Danbury  called  Pahqmoqin  by  the  Indians,  or  Paq- 
raagc  in  the  colony  records,  was  commenced.  The  pioneer  settlers  were  Thomas  Taylor,  Francis  Bushnell, 
Thomas  Barnum,  and  others,  who  were  mostly  from  Norwalk.  Dr.  Wood  and  Josiah  Starr  came  from  Long 
Island,  and  Joseph  Mygatt  soon  after  from  Uartford ;  and  men  of  the  name  of  Pickett,  Knapp,  and  Wildinan 
were  among  the  earliest  settlers,  of  whose  names  tlicre  arc  a  number  still  common  in  tlie  town.     Tlic  settlement 


D  A  N  B  U  R  Y . 


89 


was  called  Daiilmrv,  from  a  village  in  Essex,  Eiiglaiul,  and  it  was  laid  out  six  miles  squait:.  The  town  patent 
from  the  Geneial  Court  was  given  in  1T02,  and  it  was  made  a  borough  in  1822.  The  Rev.  Seth  Shove,  proba- 
bly ordained  in  1606,  was  the  first  minister.  Hats  were  first  manufaetured  in  Danbury  in  1V80  by  Zadoc 
Benedict,  who  with  one  journeyman  and  two  apprentices  made  about  three  in  a  day.      In  1T90   Messrs.  Burr  it 


90 


DANBURY. 


White  built  the  first  hat  factory  in  the  town,  employing  thirty  hands,  and  producing  fifteen  dozen  a  week. 
There  were  produced  in  1800,  at  this  place,  20,000,  fur  hats  mostly,  surpassing  any  other  town  in  the  United 
States  in  the  annual  manufacture.  Such  are  a  few  of  the  facts  relating  to  the  Danbury  of  the  past ;  and 
although,  historically  speaking,  they  are  for  obvious  reasons  partial  and  incomplete,  they  none  the  less  prove  by 
contrast  with  the  present  that  the  town's  rise  from  comparative  obscurity  has  been  little  short  of  phenomenal, 
and  in  the  highest  degree  creditable  to  the  promoters  of  her  enterprises.  The  Danbury  of  to-day  is,  in  short, 
an  important  manufacturing  town,  as  well  as  a  prominent  commercial  centre  for  a  wide  area  of  country,  and 
upon  the  maintenance  and  extension  of  manufacturing  interests  the  future  prosperity  of  the  place  greatly 
depends.     This  is  all-important  to  the  man  who  is  looking  about  him  with  the  intention  of  changing  his  loca- 


tion or  to  establish  himself  in  a  new  business,  for  he  naturally  asks  himself  before  deciding  on  such  a  step, 
pertinent  questions  such  as:  Will  my  business  prosper?  Will  my  wife  and  children  have  those  social, 
educational,  and  religious  advantages  that  are  necessary  to  make  their  lives  desirable?  Will  my  future  home 
meet  all  the  requirements  demanded  by  a  family  whose  ambition  will  be  satisfied  with  nothing  but  the  greatest 
prosperity,  and  all  the  advantages  of  culture  and  refinement?  Both  in  respect  to  churches  and  schools,  social, 
mercantile,  and  other  advantages,  Danbury  leaves  nothing  to  be  desired. 

PUBLIC    SCHOOLS. 
Of  the  public  schools  of  Danbury  too  much  cannot  be  said  in  praise.     They  are  one  of  the  prides  of  the 
place,  and  properly  so,  as  they  rank  among  the  best  in  the  State.     They  are  under  the  direction  and  control  of 
a  board   of   education,  are    models  in  the  way  of  heat  and  ventilation,  and  the  course  of  study  prescribed  is 
judiciously  selected  to  meet  the  necessary  ends  in  view. 

CHURCHES. 
In   the  matter  of  places  of   public  worship   Danburv  is  well    supplied.     Its   church   organizations   of  the 
present  day  are  generally  in  a  thriving,  prosperous  condition,  the  inhabitants  all  being  moral,  <Tod-worshipping 


DANBURY.  91 

people.     Almost  all  denoiiiiiiatioiis  are  leprcsciitcd,  and  some  of  the  clmrcli  buildings  in  Jtanlmrv  are  magnifi- 
cent, imposing-looking  edifices  in  their  way,  and  would  even  do  credit  to  metropolitan  cities. 

THE    PRESS. 
Not  the   least  powerful  among  the  educational  agencies  of  the  city  are  tlic   newspapers,  some   half-dozen 
in   number,  the  leading  and   most  ably  edited   journals  being  the  News,  the  Democrat,  the  Repnhlican,  and  the 
Item. 

PLACES  OF  INTEREST,  ETC. 

One  of  the  leading  places  of  interest  is  Deer  Hill,  the  location  of  beautiful  residences.  There  are  two- 
beautiful  lakes,  Neversink  and  Kenosha,  the  last  of  wlijch  is  a  fashionable  resort  for  picnics  and  e.xcursion  par- 
ties, about  two  miles  we.st  of  the  centre,  and  is  the  source  of  Still  River,  which  runs  through  the  borough,  and 
affords  good  water-power.  The  Wooster  Cemetery,  embracing  an  enclosure  of  about  100  acres,  with  its  ever- 
greens, tastefully  laid  out  mounds,  walks,  and  drives,  its  artificial  lakes,  costly  and  attractive  monuments,  is  a  fit 
and  handsome  place  of  sepulture.  Near  the  entrance,  on  a  sightly  elevation,  stands  the  monument  erected  to 
the  memory  of  Maj.-6en.  David  Wooster.  It  is  of  freestone,  and  about  forty  feet  high.  The  coat  of  arms  of 
Connecticut  is  carved  on  one  side  of  the  shaft;  his  deeds  of  valor  are  recorded  on  another;  and  on  the  third 
the  fact  of  his  having  organized  the  first  lodge  of  Free  Masons  in  Connecticut  at  New  Haven.  In  the  amuse- 
ments of  the  people  and  the  means  for  recreation  Danbury  is  a  place  of  great  attractions.  In  the  summer  sea- 
son its  beautiful  river  and  adjacent  lakes  invite  the  excursionist  to  shake  off  the  cares  of  business,  while  many 
clubs  and  societies  provide  means  for  the  pursuit  of  instruction  or  pleasure  in  diverse  directions. 

DANBURY'S  FUTURE. 
Danbury's  past  history  furnishes  the  best  augur3-  of  what  her  future  will  be.  Much  in  this  respect  will  of 
course  depend  on  the  character  of  her  public  men,  the  repute  and  public  spirit  of  her  citizens,  and  the  manner 
in  which  her  affairs  are  administered.  Cities,  like  nations,  it  should  be  remembered,  are  living  and  growing  or 
atrophied  and  dying  organisms ;  and  the  individual  citizen  has  a  proportionate  interest  in  the  life  and  pros- 
peritv,  and  a  corresponding  responsibility  for  the  retrogression  or  decay  of  the  city  in  which  he  makes  his 
habitation  and  finds  his  daily  bi'ead. 

********* 

Some  idea  may  be  found  of  the  progressive  tendencies  of  her  business  men  by  a  perusal  of  the  succeeding 
pages,  epitomizing  Danbury's  leading  merchants  and  manufacturers,  and  their  varied  interests. 


HOLBROOK  &  TAYLOR,  Boots,  Etc.,  No.  23-3  Main  Street.—  "TX- 
The  leading  and  most  popular  shoe  emporium  in  the  city  of  II 
Danbury  is  tliat  of  Messrs.  Holbrook  &  Taylor,  opposite  the         I  J 


fOLBROOK  &  T.VYLOR,  Boots,  Etc.,  No.  23-3  Main  Street.—        T>y.4NBURY  PORK  AND  PRODUCE  COMPANY,  No.  51  Maple- 

Aveuue.— The  proprietor  of  tliis  concern  is  H.  P.  FoUey,  who, 
starting  in  1886  with  small  capital,  has  so  far  succeeded  as  to 
town  clock  on  Main  Street.    Ix,  was  established  in  1850  by  have  a  large  force  of  men  and  four  teams  to  handle  the  large 

Messrs.  D.  "il.  Benedict  &  Brother,  and  by  them  conducted  with  trade  which  his  enter-prise  has  created.  Tlie  company  announces 
much  success  until  February,  188G,  when  Messrs.  E.  Holbrook  and  itself  as  wholesale  commission  dealers  in  smoked  meats,  pork,  fruit, 
N.  L.  Taylor  purchased  their  interest  in  it.  The  premises  occi»pied  and  produce,  and  will  fill  all  orders  on  small  margins  for  cash  or 
comprise  the  first  floor  and  basement,  each  being  34x120  feet  in  di-  approved  credit.  It  solicits  corresiiondenoe  from  iriTestors,  who 
The  store  is  roomy  and  commodious,  is  handsomely  fur-       may  rely  upon    the  judgment,  integrety,  and   business  sagacity 


Dished  and  fitted  up,  and  is  provided  with  everything  that  can  add  of   the    energetic   proprietor.      Mr.    Folley    does   not   confiue  his 

to  the  attractiveness  of  the  display  of  fine  goods  handled,  or  in  any  attention  wholly  to  the  business  in  the  products  mentioned  l>efore, 

way  promote  the  comfort  and  convenience  of  patrons.     Here  is  but   is   ready  to   buy  goods   of   every  description  in  New  York 

always  to  be  found  an  extensive  and  very  complete  assortment  of  on  order.    He  is  in  the  metropolis  on  Tuesdays  and  Fj  idays  of 

everj'thing  in  the  footwear  line,  from  the  daintiest  lady's  kid  boot  each  week,  to  carry  out  his  patrons'  wishes;  and  he  is  at  all  times 

and  neatest  fitting  gentleman's  calf  shoe  to  the  most  durable  brogan  ready  to  make  liberal  advances  on  consignments.    His  New-  York 

an!  school  shoe.    Custom  work  is  also  done  in  the  highest  style  of  office  is  at  George  Allison  &  Co.'s,  corner  of  Washington  and  Reade 

the  art  at  short  notice,  hand  sewed  shoes  for  tender  feet  being  *  Streets.    Hides  and  fat  constitute  the  staples  of  yet  another  branch 

specialty.    Every  pair  sold  in  this  responsible  establishment  is  war.  of  his  business,  and  this  trade  headquarters  is  found  at  No.  1C  Cen- 

ranted  as  represented,  and  all  work  to  order  is  guaranteed  to  ren-  tre  Street.    Mr.  Folley  pays  the  highest  prices,  and  is  at  all  limes 

der  satisfaction  as  to  fit,  finish,  and  material.    The  stock,  which  is  ready  to  deal  liberally  with  all  who  employ  him  as  a  comxiission 

large  and  varied,  includes  ladies',  misses',  gentlemen's,  youths',  and  merchant  or  trade  in  other  lines.    He  has  had  a  large  e.xperience  in 

children's  hoots  and  shoes  in  all  sizes,  widths,  styles,  shapes,  and  de-  the  business,  having  been  in  the  same  line  in  Bridgepoit,  Conn.,  and 

signs,  both  in  fine  and  medium  grades;  also  a  full  line  of  slippers  and  Pater.son.  N.  J      He  went  to  Belfast  and  other  parts  of  the  old 

rubbers.    The  prices  charged  are  always  fair  and  reasonable,  and  country  to  learn  some  improved  methods  of  pork  packing,  and  is  a 

the  patronage  accor<ied  to  the  house  is  large  and  influential.    Mr.  Hoi-  wide  awake,  progressive  man,  who  is  at  all  limes  ready  to  ad.apt 

brook  is  a  native  of  Framingham,  Mass..  and  Mr.  Taylor,  of  Norwich,  himself  to  changes  in  business  methods,  while  never  failing  to  ex- 

of  this  state.    Both  are  thoroughly  experienced  in  their  line,  and  are  hibit  those  higher  qualities  of  manliness  and  integrity  which  ha vb 

deservedly  popular  with  all  those  with  whom  they  come  into  contact.  made  him  so  pnptdar  in  and  around  Danbnry. 


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THE  NATIONAL  POHQUIOQUE  BANK.  No.  230  Main  Street. - 
This  bank  was  organized  and  incorporated  as  a  state  bani;  iu 
185U.  in  response  to  an  urgent  demand  for  increased  financial 
facilities.  Its  stock  was  promptly  subscribed  tor  by  leading 
capitalists  and  business  men,  and  has  ever  been  held  as  a  most  re- 
mimerative  and  the  safest  of  investments.  On  May  15th,  1805,  the 
bank  reorganized  under  the  National  Banking  Act,  and  then  assumed 
its  present  title.  The  bank  has  over  $700,000  of  resources,  and  is 
notedly  popular  with  the  commercial  public,  as  its  numerous  aclive 
accounts,  large  volume  of  deposits  and  choice  Imes  of  mercantile 
paper  discounted  abtmdantly  demonstrate.  Eminent  capitalists  have 
guided  its  affairs;  Mr.  Aaron  Seely  was  the  first  president,  his  succes- 
sor being  Mr.  B.  Allen.  He  was  succeeded  by  Mr  Barzillai  B  Kellogg; 
and  in  1832,  upon  his  death.  Mr.  W.  P.  Seely,  formerly  cashier,  held 
the  office  imtil  his  death  in  18S4,  when  he  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Wild 
man,  who  has  since  most  capably  and  faithfully  discharged  the  oner- 
ous duties  devolving  upon  him.  He  is  an  experienced  financial  author, 
ity,  and  under  his  judicious  guidance  the  bank  has  greatly  prospered. 
Mr.  Wildman  has  been  long  prominently  identified  with  the  develop- 
ment of  Daubury's  interests.  He  was  for  over  twenty  years  actively 
identified  with  the  house  of  S.  C.  Holley  &  Co.  He  is  a  trustee  of  the 
Danbury  Savings  Bank,  and  is  a  shareholder  in  and  director  of  the 
Danbury  fias  and  Electric  Light  Companies.  He  is  thus  specially 
qualified  to  fill  the  ofRce  of  the  presidency.  The  board  of  directors  is 
composed  of  men  who  have  proved  most  capable  in  all  duties  imder  ■ 
taken,  while  as  a  board  they  exercise  close  supervision  of  notes  of- 
fered for  discount  and  generally  of  the  most  appropriate  financial 
policy.  Mr.  Griffing.  the  cashier,  is  a  most  experienced  and  able 
bank  officer.  He  started  as  a  boy  in  the  bank,  and  has  grown  up  with 
it,  ever  zealous  in  the  performance  of  duty,  receiving  merited  promo- 
tion until  installed  as  cashier,  and  than  whom  there  is  no  such  pop- 
ular and  capable  official  in  the  State.  Tlie  bank's  paid  up  cash  capi- 
tal of  82.W.0IXI  is  supplemented  by  a  magnificent  surplus  fund  of  $.50,- 
000,  while  there  arc.  in  addition,  $50,.522..58  of  undivided  profits,  more 
thau  $100,000  of  funds  accumulated,  and  alone  indicative  of  the  care- 
ful management.  The  deposits  aver.ige  considerably  over  $.300,000, 
while  the  item  of  loans  and  discounts  averages  over  $500,000,  and 
thus  affords  a  sure  source  of  a  large  income.  The  bank  transacts  a 
general  banking  business,  promptly  makes  collections  on  New  York 
and  all  other  points,  buys  and  sells  foreign  exchange,  issues  drafts  and 
letters  of  credit  generally,  gives  its  customers  every  possible  facility, 
and  is  an  invaluable  factor  in  promoting  Danbury 's  permanent  welfare. 

DUNHAM  MACHINE  COMPANY,  Nos.  16  to  22  River  Street.— 
This  business  was  established  several  years  ago  by  T.  Ste- 
phens &  Son,  who  conducted  it  tillJanuary,  18S8,  when  Mr. 
Dunham  purchased  the  tools  and  machinery  and  assumed 
the  management.  Mr.  Dunham  is  a  thoroughly  practical  and  expert 
mechanical  engineer  and  machinist,  who  learned  his  traile  with  Fran- 
ton  Bros.,  and  the  Yale  ,S:  Towne  Manufacturing  Company  of  Stam- 
ford. He  was  also  foreman  for  W.  H.  Meanie,  and  is  thoroughly 
conversant  with  every  detail  of  this  important  industry  and  the  re- 
quirements of  the  most  exacting  patrons.  The  factory  is  spacious, 
and  is  fully  supplied  with  modern  tools,  machinery  and  appliances, 
operated  by  steam  power.  Mr.  Dunham  manufactures  hatters',  fur 
cutters'  and  special  machinery,  etc.  He  also  deals  in  shafting, 
hangers,  puUej's,  babbitt  and  all  grades  of  anti-friction  metals  and 
mill  supplies,  and  promptly  attends  to  engine,  boiler,  tnill  and  factory 
lepairs.  All  machinery  built  by  Mr.  Dunham  is  constructed  with 
unusual  care  and  accuracy,  and  of  the  best  materials.  Orders  are 
carefully  filled  at  the  lowest  possible  prices,  consistent  with  supe- 
rior materials  and  first-class  workmanship,  while  the  work  turned 
out  is  unrivalled  for  reliability  and  general  excellence.  Mr.  Dunham 
is  a  native  of  Danbury. 

WILLIAM  BACCHUS,  Machinist,  No.  H  River  St)-eet.— One 
of  the  most  notable  establishments  of  Danbury  devoted 
to  the  manufacturing  of  light  machinery,  special  sewing 
machines,  and  tip  machines,  also  the  repairing  of  sewing 
machines,  bicycles,  etc.,  is  that  of  Mr.  William  Bacchus,  whose 
works  are  located  at  No.  14  River  Street.  Its  products  embrace 
iron  and  steel  forgings,  dies,  tools  for  all  purposes,  and  medium 
weight  machinei-y  of  every  description.  Mr.  Bacchus  contemplates 
adding  to  hio  business  at  an  early  date  the  manufacture  of 
*' model"  and  small  power  steam  engines,  a  class  of  work  with 
-which  he  is  perfectly  famihar.    The  popular  proprietor  is  an  ex- 


perienced and  practical  workman,  and  all  the  operations  of  the 
works  are  conducted  under  his  poi'sonal  supervision,  thus  insuring 
to  the  trade  such  productions  as  will  withstand  the  most  critical 
tests,  both  in  regard  to  the  materials  used  in  their  construction  as  well 
as  in  respect  of  workmanship.  Estimates  are  duly  furnished  tor  all 
kinds  of  machinery,  and  all  descriptions  of  repairs  are  executed  by 
careful  and  experienced  workmen  in  the  best  manner  and  at  the 
most  reasoualile  prices.  Mr  Bacchus  is  an  Englishman  and  the  type 
of  a  genuine  self  made  man  ,who  has  won  success  by  his  own  exertions. 
He  is  highly  respected  and  esteemed  in  social  and  commercial  cir- 
cles for  his  strict  integrity  and  honor,  and  has  always  identified  him- 
self with  any  projects  that  have  advanced  the  welfare  and  benefit  of 
his  fellow  citizens-  In  conclusion,  we  cordially  conunend  this  house 
to  the  trade  as  an  enterprising  and  pubUc  spirited  one,  that  can 
undoubtedly  confer  upon  those  who  effect  transactions  with  it  benefits 
not  readily  duplicated  in  this  or  any  other  city. 

FRED.  n.ARTH.  Jeweller,  No.  17  Liberty  Street.— In  uo  branch  of 
industry  in  the  United  States  have  more  rapid  strides  been 
made  than  in  the  manufacture  of  jewelry  and  watches.  For 
many  years,  especially  for  the  finer  and  more  artistic  produc- 
tions, we  were  compelled  to  look  to  Europe  f  orom-  supply,  but  to-day 
American  jewelry  is  quite  equal  in  excellence  of  workmanship  and 
beaut.v  of  design  to  goods  made  ab.'oad.  A  leading  house  engaged  in 
the  watchmaking  and  jewelry  trade  in  this  city  is  that  of  Mr.  Fred. 
Harth.  who  established  this  enterprise  in  1880,  and  since  that  period 
has  built  up  a  substantial  and  influential  trade.  His  stock  is  very 
complete,  and  comprises  a  full  and  fiue  assortment  of  the  best 
Ameiican  and  European  watches,  jewelry  of  the  lates'  designs,  dia- 
monds of  the  purest  water  and  other  precious  stones,  mounted  in  Ihe 
most  vmique  and  latest  styles,  rings,  lockets  and  bracelets.  These 
goods  cannot  fail  to  satisfy  every  taste  and  supply  every  want  at  the 
lowest  possible  prices,  and  are  warranted  as  represented  in  every  par- 
ticular. Everything  in  the  jewelry  line  is  made  to  order  at  the  short- 
est notice,  in  the  most  workmanlike  manner,  and  at  reasonable  cost. 
The  repairing  of  watches  and  clocks  is  likewise  carefully  attended 
to.  Mr.  Harth  is  a  native  of  Germany,  is  a  thoroughly  practical 
man,  and  gives  his  personal  attention  to  all  the  operations  of  his  es- 
tablishment. Personally  he  is  held  in  the  highest  estimation  for  his 
many  sterling  qualities  and  strict  integrity,  enjoys  the  esteem  and 
consideration  of  all  with  whom  he  has  formed  business  relations,  and 
justly  merits  the  success  attained  by  his  energy  and  perseverance. 
Mr.  Harth  was  burned  out  in  Febiniary.  1890,  but  was  not  discouraged. 
He  removed  to  his  present  location,  a  few  doors  south  of  his  old  stand, 
where  he  has  cheaper  rent,  and  can  sell  goods  at  unusually  low  figures 
and  guarantee  satisfaction.  He  had  seven  years'  practical  experience 
with  H.  1\I.  Robinson  in  this  city,  and  we  cheerfully  recommend  him 
to  the  public  for  fair  dealing. 

IVES'  CENTRAL  HOTEL,  Nos.  B4  and  CO  White  Street.— The 
hot«ls  of  a  city  are  the  surest  tests  of  its  business  rank  and  com- 
mercial importance,  save,  of  course,  those  that  exist  at  places  of 
occasional  resort.  Danbury  is  a  busy  town  and  appreciates  such 
business  enterprise  as  is  manifested  in  Ives'  Central  Hotel,  of  which 
Mr.  H.  Shepard  is  the  "  genial  boniface."  This  hostelry  is  conven- 
ient t»  the  two  railroad  stations,  and,  indeed,  between  them.  The 
house  fronts  on  Wliite  Street  100  feet,  and  is  found  to  be  complete 
with  all  that  can  make  the  traveler  of  moderate  means  realize  the 
comforts  of  home— temporary,  it  may  be,  but  comfortable.  To  do 
this  effectually  Mr.  Shepard  brings  to  bear  the  experience  acquired 
in  seventeen  years'  acquaintance  with  the  hotel  business.  For  five 
years  Mr.  Shepard  was  reckoned  among  the  hotel  keepers  of  the 
New  England  metropolis,  the  Union  Hotel  of  Boston  having  been  in 
his  hands  for  that  period.  The  furniture  of  the  Central  Hot«l  was  all 
new  when  Mr.  Shepard  assumed  the  proprietorship  eighteen  months 
ago,  and  is  of  the  very  best.  He  has  accommodations  for  seventy- 
five  guests,  and  it  is  rare  that  there  are  many  vacant  rooms.  People 
who  visit  Danbury  are  in  the  habit  of  renewing  their  acquaintance 
with  31r.  Shepard,  who  knows  how  to  extend  a  hearty  welcome  and 
speed  the  parting  guest  with  such  good  cheer  that  he  is  favorably 
impressed  with  his  exi>eriences  at  the  Central.  The  hotel  is  also 
near  to  the  theatre,  and  for  the  comfort  of  those  to  whom  the  cup 
that  cheers  is  not  a  thing  to  be  shunned,  it  may  be  mentioned 
that  in  the  sample  room  there  are  "  sundries  "  of  excellent  quality 
ready  for  the  delectation  of  the  inner  man.  Since  Ives'  Centr.il 
Hotel  has  been  under  Mr.  Shepard's  care  it  has  been  exceptionally 
prosperous,  as  it  deserves  to  be. 


D  ANBURY. 


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McGR.WV  Ov  UAl.UWIN,  Ciruccis,  Nos.  101  and  103  White 
Street  —The  handling  o£  groceries  and  provisions  is  one  of 
the  most  important  branches  of  business  carried  on  in  any 
city.  All  corners  of  the  earth  are  brought  under  contribu- 
tion to  furnish  these  productions,  and  the  facilities  for  their  distri- 
bution to  consumers  offered  by  merchants  engaged  in  this  trade  are 
uunuidly  becoming  more  extensive  and  complete.  One  of  the  most 
popular  and  reliable  houses  in  Daubury  engaged  in  this  trade  is  that 
of  Messrs.  McGraw  and  Baldwin,  Nos.  101  and  10:3  White  Street, 
vrbieb  was  fouude<l  by  the  present  proprietors  in  1S89.  and  since  that 
period  has  always  enjoyed-  a  liberal  and  substantial  patronage. 
Tne  premises  occupied  comprise  two  large  stores  of  ample  dimen- 
sions, and  the  stock  of  goods  carried  is  very  comprehensive  and  well 
selected.  It  embraces  everything  in  the  way  of  fancy  and  staple 
groceries,  teas,  coffees,  spices,  fruits,  canned  goods,  flour,  provisions, 
etc  ,  while  the  specialty  of  the  bouse  is  fine  creamery  butter,  of 
which  the  members  of  the  firm  are  expert  judges.  The  long  practi 
cal  experience  of  the  proprietors  gives  them  advantages  in  obtain- 
ing supplies  not  surpassed  by  any  contemporary  competitor  in  this 
city.  The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  Mr  E.  R.  McGraw, 
who  is  a  native  of  New  York  State,  and  Jlr.  W.  D.  Baldwin,  who  was 
born  in  Newtown,  Conn.  Both  gentlemen  are  highly  respected  by 
the  community,  and  are  popular  members  of  the  Knights  of  Honor. 
Messrs  Mcfiraw  and  Baldwin  bear  an  excellent  reputation  for  sup- 
plying their  patrons  with  the  best  quality  of  goods  at  the  lowest 
possible  prices. 

SMITH  BROTHERS,  Boots  and  Shoes,  No.  305  Main  Street.- 
Messrs.  Smith  Brothers  are  the  owners  of  two  stores,  one  at 
No.  205  Main  Street,  this  city,  and  the  other  at  No.  1"  Main 
Street,  Norwalk  In  the  conduct  of  this  dual  business  Messrs. 
Alvin  and  Frank  E  Smith  find  just  the  outlet  for  their  energies,  the 
former  brother  taking  charge  of  the  Danbury  store,  and  the  latter  the 
establishment  at  Norwalk.  In  the  Danbury  shop  three  men  are  em- 
ployed A  stock  of  $15,000  is  always  carried  and  a  business  done  of 
S.35,000  a  year.  These  figures  also  repre.sent  tht  business  at  Norwalk. 
In  both  stores  Smith  Brothers  carry  a  large  line  of  boots  and  shoes 
of  all  descriptions,  and  they  do  also  a  lai'ge  custom  trade.  In  addi- 
tion to  this  sale  of  foot  gear,  the  stock  of  leiither  and  "  findings '"  car- 
ried by  the  firm  is  very  large  and  complete,  and  well  adapted  to  the 
vonts  of  the  trade.  Smith  Brothers  control  a  number  of  special 
lines,  and  these  hare  given  tlie  house  a  first  class  reputation  among 
consumers.  The  business  of  the  two  hrothei-s  was  started  in  1887, 
in  the  present  store,  which  is  18x70  feet  in  dimensions.  Messrs.  Alvin 
and  Frank  E.  Smith  are  both  natives  of  Bost.on,  Mass  .  Alvin  being 
the  youngest  He  was  born  in  1801,  while  his  brother,  Frank  E..  had 
been  ahead  of  him  since  18.58.  Just  now  the  Smith  Brothers  seem 
content  to  keep  in  line  together,  running  the  business  of  the  firm  in 
a  manner  which  has  already  produced  good  results  and  promises 
even  better  in  the  immediate  futiue. 

FRANK  L.  HATCH,  Grocer,  Nos.  CS  and  M  Elm  Street. -This 
concern  was  established  in  the  early  part  of  18S5,  and  since  its 
inception  at  that  date  has  built  up  a  substantial  and  influen- 
tial patronage.  Mr.  Hatch  is  a  gentleman  of  vast  practical 
experience  in  his  line  of  business,  and  his  facilities  and  connec- 
tious  are  unsurpassed.  The  store  is  of  large  proportions  and  con- 
tains a  large  and  superior  stock  of  choice  teas  and  coffees,  canned 
goods,  condiments,  fruits,  vegetables,  sugar,  butter,  cheese,  eggs, 
and  everything  pertaining  to  the  grocery  and  provision  line,  to- 
gether with  poultry,  fresh  and  salt  meats,  etc.  Only  the  be.«t  class 
of  goods  is  dealt  in  here,  and  the  patronage  is  of  a  coiTespondingly 
superior  character.  All  goods  are  purchased  direct  from  the  lead- 
ing manufacturers  and  producers,  and  are  sold  at  the  lowest  possi- 
ble pr'ces.  Mr.  Hatch  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  and  has  long  been 
identified  with  the  best  interests  of  this  city.  The  activity  and  enter- 
prise of  his  house  need  not  be  recounted,  since  its  merits  have  been 
fully  recognized  by  the  community,  and  Danbury  may  well  be  con- 
gratulated on  the  possession  of  such  a  talented  and  energetic  business 
man  as  Mr.  Frank  L.  Hatch. 

JOHN  0.  Kir,  Druggist,  No.  90  White  Street.— A  well  known  and 
popular  drug  store  in  this  city  is  that  of  Mr.  John  G.  Kip.  cor 
ner  of  White  Street  and  Maple  Avenue.    It  was  established 
in  18!K)  by  tbe  present  proprietor.     His  premises  are  spacious. 
convenient  and  elegant,  and  contain  a  large  and  varied  stock  of  tbe 
purest  drugs  and  chemicals,  proprietary  medicines  of  ocknowledL'fd 


merit,  fancy  and  toilet  articles,  perfumery,  soaps,  mineral  waters, 
etc.,  botb  of  home  and  foreign  manufacture,  ami  in  fact  every  ar- 
ticle pertaining  to  this  line  of  business.  There  is  no  department  of 
the  retail  di"ug  business  so  important  as  the  cai-eful  compounding  of 
physicians'  prescriptions  and  fauiily  recipes,  and  this  branch  of 
trade  holds  a  paramount  position  in  this  establishment  All  modern 
appliances  to  secure  accuracy  have  been  provided,  and  no  one  more 
fully  appreciates  the  responsibility  that  rests  upon  him  than  does 
Jlr.  Kip  when  preparing  physicians'  prescriptions  and  family  recipes, 
and  for  this  purpose  he  is  always  supplied  with  the  purest  drugs  and 
chemicals.  Enterprising  and  exact,  cautious  and  reliable,  he  has  se- 
cured the  confidence  of  the  public  in  a  marked  degree,  and  he  fully 
merits  the  success  attained  by  his  ability,  skill,  and  perseverance. 

TG.  BODINE,  Druggist,  No.  281  Main  Street.— This  pharmacy 
is  one  of  the  most  elegant  and  attractive  in  tbe  city,  and  in- 
cludes an  unusually  artistic  soda  fountain.  Good  taste  and 
the  results  of  practical  experience  are  displayed  on  everj- 
hand  in  this  bijou  drug  store,  and  it  is  absoiuiely  unrivalled  in  popu- 
larity. The  stock  is  a  comprehensive  and  well  selected  one,  compris- 
ing, as  it  does,  full  lines  of  fresh  and  pure  drugs  and  medicines,  all 
proprietary  remedies  of  value,  perfumery  and  toilet  articles  in  pro- 
fusion ;  and  tbe  greatest  care  is  shown  in  the  accurate  and  prompt 
compounding  of  physicians'  prescriptions  aud  family  recipes.  Mr. 
Bodine.  the  esteemed  proprietor,  established  himself  in  business  here 
two  years  ago.  He  is  a  native  of  New  York  and  is  a  talented  and  en- 
ergetic member  of  the  businesscommunity.  He  isa  valued  member 
of  the  Connecticut  Pharmaceutical  Association,  and  gives  a  public 
spirited  support  to  all  measures  best  calculated  to  advance  the  tnie 
interests  of  the  profession,  while  he  has  achieved  a  pi-ominence  in 
commercial  circles  accorded  only  to  those  whose  transactions  have 
lieen  based  on  the  strictest  principles  of  mercantile  honor.  Mr.  Bo- 
dine is  greatly  respected  by  the  community  for  hLs  kind  and  courte- 
ous manners  and  strict  probity,  and  justly  merits  the  success  attained 
by  his  energy,  enterprise  and  perseverance. 

DANBURY'  MARBLE  WORKS.  No,  12  Ellsworth  Aven\ie.-A 
successful  aud  one  of  the  oldest  marble  and  granite  works  in 
Danbury  is  that  of  Mr.  H  E  Conies.  No.  12  Ellsworth  .ivenue. 
This  business  was  established  in  l.SiJ8  by  Mr.  Comes,  who  has 
also  a  branch  in  Ridgefield,  Conn.  The  pj'emises  occupied  are  spacious 
and  are  fully  equipped  with  the  latest  imprDved  appliances,  tools,  and 
machinery  known  to  the  trade.  Mv.  Comes  devotes  his  attention  to 
vault  building  and  to  the  production  of  monunients.headstones. pedes- 
tals, and  memorials.  He  is  prepared  to  furnish  any  grade  of  granite 
or  marble  work,  from  the  plainest  to  tlie  mo.-^t  elaborate,  and  there 
ai'e  few  cemeteries  in  Danbury  or  its  vicinity  that  do  not  contain 
elegant  specimens  of  his  work.  Estimates  are  furnished  and  con- 
tracts entered  into  for  work  of  any  magnitude,  while  promptness, 
reliability  and  moderate  prices  are  guaranteed.  Mr.  Comes  learned 
bis  business  with  his  father  and  Messrs.  Wilcox  &  Co..  of  Newark. 
N.  J.  He  is  highly  regarded  in  business  circles  for  his  integrity,  and 
Ls prominent  in  social  life.  Mr.  Comes  is  secretary  of  the  Odd  Fel- 
lows, chief  of  records  of  Red  Men,  accountant  of  Iron  Hall,  and  is 
also  connected  with  several  other  societies. 

WC.  BRY'ANT  &  CO.,  Jewelers,  No.  2.59  Main  Street. -This 
establishment  was  founded  many  years  ago  by  .Mr.  F.  B. 
J  Founton,  who  was  succeedeil  in  1887  by  the  present 
firm, who,  since  that  date  have  built  up  a  large  and  influ- 
ential  tra<ie.  The  premises  occupied  are  vei'y  handsome  and  con- 
venient, and  are  completely  stocked  with  a  valuable  assortment  of 
jewelry  of  the  latest  designs,  selected  with  a  cultivated  taste  and 
wiih  a  view  to  beauty  and  utility;  also  a  choice  variety  of  clocks, 
optical  goods,  etc.,  which  cannot  fail  to  supply  e\'ery  want  and 
satisfy  every  taste.  All  goods  are  offered  at  the  lowest  prices 
anil  are  warranted  as  represenleil.  This  house  manufactures 
ilesigns  and  plates  for  testimonials  and  presents  of  all  kinds. 
In  these  goods  the  most  decided  taste  and  originality  ai-e  dis- 
played. The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  Jlr.  W.  C.  Bryant, 
who  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  and  Jlr.  H.  M.  Ives,  who  was  born 
in  this  city.  Mr.  Bryant  is  a  practical  watchmaker  and  jeweler,  and 
gives  his  personal  attention  to  all  operations  of  the  establishment. 
Personally,  the  firm  are  very  popular  with  the  comuuuiity.  and  enjoy 
the  esteem  and  respect  of  all  with  whom  they  have  formed  business 
i-elations. 


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D  ANBURY. 


PARMELEE  &  TOMLINSON,  Undertakers,  No.  309  Main  Street. 
— Amoiif?  those  engaged  iu  this  difficult  profession,  few  men 
possess  the  requisite  qualifications  iu  a  higher  degree  than 
Messrs.  Parmelee  &  ronilinson,  wliose  office  and  warerooms 
iire  situate  at  No.  309  Main  Street.  The  business  is  an  old-estab- 
lished one,  having  been  founded  many  years  ago  by  Mr.  D.  S.  Cosier, 
to  whom  Messrs.  A.  W.  Parmelee  and  W.  F.  Tomlinson  succeeded  in 
May,  1890.  The  premises  are  centrally  located,  and  are  liandsomel3' 
and  tastefully  appointed  and  well-ordered  throughout.  No  similar 
establishment  in  this  city  is  better  prepared  for  furnishing  or  di- 
recting funerals.  Every  requisite  can  be  here  obtained  on  the  most 
reasonable  terms,  including  coffins,  caskets,  and  metallic  burial 
cases  of  every  description,  ranging  in  value  from  the  plainest  to  the 
most  elaborate.  The  latest  and  most  perfect  process  is  used  in  em- 
-bahning,  and  the  hearses  belonging  to  the  house  are  considered  the 
finest  in  the  city.  Every  detail  of  the  business  is  attended  lo  with 
<jare  and  delicate  tact,  from  the  time  of  decease  to  the  last  rites  at 
the  grave.  Both  these  gentlemen  possess  a  valuable  experience,  the 
senior  partner  having  been  actively  engaged  in  the  business  for  over 
thirty  yeais,  at  first  with  his  father  in  liis  native  place,  Newtown, 
Conn.,  and  since  1865  with  the  well-known  firm  of  Holley  &  Sayer 
here.  Mr.  Tomlinson  was  born  in  Nora,  111.,  and  has  resided  in  Dan- 
bury  since  his  childhood.  He  is  an  active  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F., 
.and  like  his  partner  is  equally  popular  in  business  and  social  circles. 
Mr.  Parmelee  was  postmaster  of  Newtown  in  18G1.  a  position  which 
he  filled  with  much  dignity,  and  to  the  entire  satisfaction  of  the 
Jty. 


TURNER  HOUSE.  W.  M.  BUTLER.  Manager,  Main  Street. -One 
of  the  leading  landmarks  of  Danbm-y  is  the  popular  hos- 
telry the  "Turner  House,"  which  has  been  conducted  as  a 
hotel  since  1855.  It  was  opened  by  Mr.  Turner,  who  was 
succeeded  in  1883  by  Col.  J.  S.  Bliss.  Colonel  Bliss  has  made  great 
improvements,  and  has  appointed  Mr.  W.  M.  Butler,  a  successful 
hotel  man,  his  manager.  The  Turner  House  is  first-class  in  all  its 
a,ppoiutments,  and  is  well-lighted,  ventilated,  and  has  steam  heat  in 
every  room.  It  is  supplied  with  electric  bells,  sanitary  appliances, 
billiard  room,  while  the  means  of  escape  in  case  of  fire  are  perfect. 
The  bar  is  well  supplied  with  choice  wines,  liquors,  ales,  cigars,  etc., 
and  there  is  a  'bus  to  all  trains.  The  building  is  finely  furnished  and 
well  ordered,  and  has  excellent  accommodations  for  one  hundred 
guests.  Colonel  Bliss  is  a  native  of  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  and  during  the 
Civil  War  was  an  aide-decamp  on  General  Newton's  staff.  He  was 
present  at  several  important  battles,  and  was  noted  for  his  gallant 
conduct  and  devotion  to  the  catise  of  the  Union.  Colonel  Bliss  was 
inspector  of  government  works  on  the  East  River,  and  is  a  promi- 
nent member  of  the  G.  A.  R.  3Ir.  Butler  is  a  native  of  New  Haven, 
and  is  widely  known  for  his  integi-ity  and  attention  to  guests.  Per- 
sons who  have  once  stopped  at  the  Turner  House  are  sure  to  return 
when  again  visiting  Danbury. 

CUNNINGHAM  &  FORAN.  Furniture  Dealers,  and  Undertakers 
and  Embalmers,  No.  145  Main  Street,  and  Nos.  3  and  5  Keeler 
Street.— Among  Ihe  substantial  representative  business  men 
in  this  city  in  the  furniture  and  carpet  trade  there  are  none 
having  a  wider  reputation  for  superior  goods  at  popular  prices  than 
Messrs.  Cunningham  &  Foran,  who  occupy  a  spacious,  commodious 
-building  on  Keeler  Street,  four  stories  high,  and  having  dimensions 
-of  IS.x  150  feet  at  No.  145  Main  Street.  The  copartners,  Mr.  P.  Cunning- 
ham and  Mr.  Tliomas  Foran.  are  gentlemen  in  the  full  prime  of  life, 
■and  very  i>opular  in  this  community  as  business  men  of  high  reputa- 
tion and  liberal,  public-spirited  citizens.  They  have  been  associated 
and  esrabli>hed  in  business  since  1885.  and  possessing  tact  and  per- 
severing industry  soon  gained  the  confidence  of  the  community,  and 
.'developed  a  first-class  peimanent  tr;ide.  An  extensive  stock  of 
goods  is  carried,  including  everything  in  the  way  of  furniture,  car- 
pets, oil-cloths,  draperies  of  all  lands,  lace  cm-tains,  window-shades, 
and  all  kinds  of  furniture  coverings,  and  in  fact  everything  needed 
in  the  household.  Splendid  rich  new  style  parlor  and  bedroom  suites 
are  displayed  in  various  uphnlsterings,  and  also  dining-room  and 
kitchen  furniture,  and  a  great  variety  of  lamps,  vases,  and  crockery 
of  all  kinds,  tables,  stands.  bm*eaus.  chairs,  mckers,  buffets,  ward- 
robes, spring-beds,  etc.  The  goofls  are  all  of  superior  make,  and 
sold  at  the  very  lowest  prices,  and  fully  warranted  as  represented. 
JKessrs.  Cunningliam  &  Foran  are  widely  known  as  undertakers  and 


practical  arterial  embalmers,  and  dealers  in  undertakers"  supplies. 
As  undertakers  they  furnish  coffins,  caskets,  robes,  etc.,  and  take 
full  charge  and  superintend  and  direct  all  the  arrangements  of  fu- 
nerals from  the  house  to  the  cemetery.  They  are  courteous,  and  as 
embalmers  and  funeral  directors  rank  with  the  very  best  in  the 
state;  and  being  professional  embalmers  themselves,  they  will  guar- 
antee to  preserve  a  body  as  long  as  the  friends  desire,  and  have 
never  had  a  case  but  what  gave  perfect  satisfaction.  They  do  un- 
dertaking for  all  classes  of  people,  both  rich  and  poor.  They  are 
considerate  and  prompt  in  attending  to  calls  at  all  hours  of  the  day 
or  night,  and  leave  nothing  undone  thnt  would  be  satisfactory  to  be- 
reaved families  and  friends.  The  firm  carry  an  immense  stock  of 
undertakers'  supplies,  and  employ  a  large  luimber  of  men  in  this 
business  alone,  besides  lady  attendants,  and  do  a  large  business. 

HOTEL  L'AMOUREUX,  G.  W.  L'Amoureus,  Proprietor,  Oppo- 
site N.  E.  R.  R.  Station. — This  hotel  is  most  centrally  located 
in  the  business  part  of  the  city,  and  offers  to  the  travelhng 
public  every  convenience  and  advantage  in  the  way  of  first 
class  accouimodation  and  unexcelled  cuisine,  and  the  best  of  attend- 
ance. Recently  fitted  up  and  furnished  throughout  iu  the  most  ap- 
proved manner,  its  management  is  characterized  by  an  unceasing  at- 
tention to  wants  and  comforts  of  its  guests,  at  rates  exceedingly 
low.  Mr.  L'Amoureux  is  well  fitted  for  the  conduct  of  this  important 
business,  his  experience  in  catering  to  the  needs  of  the  public  being 
large  and  varied.  He  has  filled  important  positions  in  many  lines  of 
business,  and  has  throughout  earned  an  enviable  reputation  for  his 
fine  quahflcations  and  strictly  honorable  methods.  For  four  years 
he  was  connected  with  the  National  Broome  County  Bank  of  Bing- 
hamton,  N.  Y.;  was  one  of  the  projectors  of  the  Chenango  Valley 
Savings  Bank  of  the  same  city;  was  for  several  years  general  mana- 
ger for  the  Empire  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Company  for  the  southern 
counties  of  New  York  and  northern  Pennsylvania,  He  subsequently 
handled  real  estate  in  partnership  with  General  J.  C.  Robinson, 
afterwards  Lieutenant  Governor  with  General  Dix  of  the  Slate  of 
New  York:  was  engaged  in  the  wholesale  liquor  business  in  Wil- 
liamsport,  Pa.,  and  was  connected  with  the  Bancroft  House  of  East 
Saginaw,  Mich.  He  also  established  a  gentlemen's  club  house  and 
resort  at  Binghamfon,  N.  Y.;  and  in  1881  and  1882  was  proprietor 
of  the  well  known  Shakspeare  Inn  at  Twelfth  Street  and  Broadway, 
New  York;  and  in  1885  and  188(3  opened  a  similar  inn  at  Albany, 
N.  Y.  In  all  these  enterprises  Mr.  L'  Amoureux  was  eminently  suc- 
cessful, and  obtained  an  experience  which  places  him  at  the  head  of 
hotel  managers  of  the  country.  His  present  venture  is  a  popular 
and  successful  one,  and  to  travellers,  whom  business  or  pleasure 
calls  to  Danbury.  no  more  comfortable  hotel  can  be  recommended 
than  the  Hotel  L' Amoureux. 

DAVID  W.  EHLE.  Meats.  Etc..  Nos.  3  and  G5  West  Street.— One 
of  the  most  prominent  among  the  representative  business  men 
iu  the  meat  and  provision  business  iu  Danbury  we  find  is  Mr. 
David  W.  Ehle,  who  controls  a  large,  widespread  trade 
throughout  the  state  of  Connecticut  and  eastern  New  York.  Mr. 
Ehle  commenced  his  career  in  Morris,  N.  Y.,  where  he  was  success- 
ful and  prosperous.  In  1879  removed  to  this  city,  and  has  since 
very  materially  increased  his  operations.  At  No,  65  West  Street  he 
conducts  an  extensive  business  dressing  and  packing  pork,  and  at 
No.  3  on  the  same  thoroughfare  he  occupies  spacious,  commodious 
premises,  which  are  admirably  fitted  up  and  equipped  He  supplies 
a  widespread  demand  with  all  kinds  of  fresh  meats,  also  salt 
and  smoked  meats,  game  of  every  variety  when  in  season,  and 
fruits  and  vegetables,  prime  dairy  and  creamery  butter,  eggs, 
poultry,  and  country  produce  generally.  His  operations  are  very  ex- 
tensive, and  steadily  growing  each  succeeding  year.  He  is  con- 
stantly receiving  consignments  of  the  very  choicest  and  best  of  every- 
thing in  the  way  of  produce,  and  can  fill  orders  from  dealers,  hotels, 
restaurants,  and  families  promptly,  on  the  most  satisfactory  terms. 
Mr.  Ehle  is  highly  esteemed  in  this  commimity  for  bis  sound  business 
principles,  enterprise  and  integrity,  and  is  a  well  known  member  of 
the  Masonic  Order,  the  Red  3Ien.  the  Elks,  and  Royal  Order  of 
Good  Fellows,  and  is  President  of  the  Butchers'  Association.  He  has 
had  twenty  years'  experience  in  the  provision  and  produce  business, 
and  is  enjoying  a  success  as  well  merited  as  it  is  deserved.  He  em- 
ploys a  force  of  assistants  and  owns  several  teams,  which  are  kept 
expressly  for  delivering  orders. 


DANBURY. 


95 


JN.  §TUMPF,  Grocer,  No.  97  Town  Hill  Avenue— This  Eomle- 
man  is  a  self-umcie  lutiu,  and  is  an  admirable  example  of  what 
^  may  be  accomplished  by  indomitable  euer^j',  perseverance, 
and  unswerving  intCKrity.  He  was  born  in  Lee,  Mass.,  and 
at  the  early  age  of  four  years  his  father  died,  and  at  twelve  he  started 
out  in  the  world  and  was  the  main  stay  and  support  of  his  mother. 
He  was  studious,  and  by  close  application  at  nights  educated  himself 
sufHciently  to  enter  mercantile  life;  and  bos  held  positions  of  trust  in 
several  of  the  largest  grocery  houses  in  his  native  State.  He  is  now 
prosperous,  and  sustains  a  )\igh  reputation  as  a  business  man  and 
citizen.  He  has  just  cause  to  be  proud  of  the  success  which  has  re- 
warded his  well  directed  efforts,  and  his  career  is  well  worthy  of 
.emulation.  In  1S8-I  he  commenced  bu^iuess  operat'ons  in  this  city  at 
No.  99  Town  Hill  Avenue,  corner  of  Liberty  Street,  and  built  up  a  fine 
trade.  On  account  of  its  rapid  growth  he  was  compelled  to  seek  more 
commodious  quarters  for  its  accommodation,  and  accordingly  in  1S89 
he  built  and  removed  to  the  very  desirable  premises— three-stories, 
51X.58,  art  studio  top  floor  -now  occupied,  and  which  are  fitted  up  in 
a  neat,  t4istefiil  manner,  and  contain  every  modern  facility  of  utility 
.and  convenience.  A  large  stock  of  goods  is  carried,  comprising  the 
finest  and  best  new  crop  China  and  Japan  teas;  coffees  from 
Mocha.  Jova.  and  South  America;  pure  spices,  sugars,  and  syrups. 
canned  goods,  table  luxuries,  sauces,  contUments,  green  and  dried, 
foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  family  flom-  of  a  superior  quality, 
emoked  and  salted  meats  and  fish,  creamery  and  dairy  butter. 
fresh  eggs  and  country  produce.  The  stock  is  always  fresh  and 
of  standard  quaUty  and  superior  excellence,  and  has  been  judi. 
ciously  selected  with  care.  Popular  prices  prevail,  and  competent, 
courteous  clerks  are  in  attendance,  and  several  teams  call  for  and 
deliver  ordei^  in  any  part  of  the  city.  Business  is  always  active  and 
brisk,  and  the  trade  continues  to  grow  apace  imder  the  able  direction 
and  management  of  Mr.  Stumpf,  who  is  a  genial  gentleman,  upriglit 
and  honorable  in  all  his  dealings. 

•  

L ELAND  &  MEDER.  Clothiers,  No.  276  Main  Street —The  foun- 
dation of  this  enterprise  dates  from  18S4,when  it  was  estabUshed 
by  the  firm  at  Bristol,  where  they  have  a  splendid  house  doing 
a  flourishing  business.  In  18>i7  they  opened  their  house  in  this 
city.  Tills  has  since  become  a  leading  one  iu  its  line,  and  receives  a 
fine  patronage  from  the  best  classes  of  the  community.  The  prem- 
ises are  quite  commodious,  having  dimensions  of  20x60  feet,  and  in 
their  fittings  and  appointments  embody  all  the  modern  facilities  of 
convenience  and  utility.  A  fine  exhibit  of  clothing  is  made,  the 
assortmeat  embracing  everything  fashionable  and  seasonable  for 
men.  boys,  youths,  and  children,  in  all  styles,  grades,  and  patterns; 
also  a  fine  line  of  suits  of  fashionable  cut  and  superior  finish,  in  for- 
eign and  domestic  woolens,  fancy  cassimeres  in  small  stripes  and 
checks  and  other  popular  designs,  and  from  which  the  most  fastidious 
need  find  no  difficulty  in  making  a  suitable  selection.  The  goods 
are  all  cut,  made,  trimmed,  and  finished  in  the  best  manner,  and 
fully  guaranteed  in  every  instance  as  represented.  The  men's  fur- 
nishing goods  department  is  one  of  the  attractive  features  of  the  es- 
tablishment. It  is  well  stocked  with  splendid  neckwear  and  fine  dress 
shirts,  hosiery,  gloves,  underwear,  and  all  the  novelties  that  belong  to 
the  business.  Popular  prices  prevail,  the  firm  making  a  special  busi- 
ness of  seUing  the  be.st  and  most  reliable  clothing  and  furnishings 
at  such  low  figures  as  to  be  within  reach  of  all.  All  the  the  new  styles 
and  fashions,  as  soon  as  brought  out  will  be  found  on  sale  in  this 
establishment,  and  business  is  active  and  brisk  at  all  times.  The 
members  of  the  firm  are  Messrs.  S.  B.  Leland  and  F.  G.  Meder.  The 
latter  has  charge  of  the  Bristol  store,  and  is  a  native  of  Danbnry. 
Mr.  Leland,  who  manages  the  Danbury  store,  is  a  native  of  Vermont. 
Both  gentlemen  sustain  a  high  reputation  in  business  circles. 

GWINDISCH,  Tailor,  No.  .51  While  Street.— One  of  the  most 
important  merchant-tailoring  and  ready-made  clotlmig 
^  establishments  in  this  city  is  without  doubt  that  of  Mr. 
George  Windisch,  who  is  an  experienced  practical  man  to 
the  business,  an  expert  cutter  and  first-class  tailor,  and  has  been  es- 
tablished since  1876,  and  commenced  operations  on  Main  Street,  and 
about  two  years  ago  removed  to  the  very  desirable  premises  now 
occupied,  which  are  neatly  and  tastefully  fitted  up,  and  present  a 
handsome  and  attractive  appearance.  Mr.  Windisch  carries  a  full 
and  general  stock  of  fine  woolens,  suitings,  trouserings,  overcoatings, 
etc..  of  both  European  and  American  production,  in  all  the  new  sea- 
sonable, desirable,  and  fashionable  styles  and  cuts,  and  makes  to 


order  gentlemen's  wearing  apparel,  in  a  style  reflecting  the  highest 
credit  upon  liis  skill,  good  taste,  and  judgment.  In  the  ready- 
made  department  a  fine  display  is  made  of  splendid  goods,  cut  and 
made  in  accord  with  the  prevailing  fashion,  and  fully  warranted 
in  every  respect.  The  goods  are  in  various  fabrics,  and  embrace 
everything  for  men,  boj's,  5'ouths,  and  children.  The  furnishing- 
goods  department  is  replete  with  all  the  novelties  that  belong  to  the 
business,  the  exhibit  of  scarfs,  ties,  and  neckwear  being  unusually 
attractive.  There  is  also  a  full  assortment  of  fine  dress-shirts  and 
underwear,  hosiery,  gloves,  etc.  Mr.  Windisch  is  doing  a  substan- 
tial business,  numbering  among  his  permanent  patrons  many  of  the 
leading  citizens.  He  is  a  recognized  leader  of  men's  fashions,  and 
is  always  among  the  first  to  introduce  the  new  styles  as  soon  as 
brought  out  in  New  York. 

WB.  BENNETT.  Jr.,  Plumber,  No.  49  River  Street.— 
Among  the  successful  business  men  in  a  special  voca- 
j  tion  there  is  none  better  known  than  Mr.  William  B. 
Bennett,  Jr.,  plumber,  gas  and  steam  fitter,  and  who 
also  gives  special  attention  to  sanitarj'  plumbing  in  all  its  branches, 
steam  and  hot  water  heating.  He  has  made  this  part  of  his  business 
a  study,  and  having  had  a  long  experience  in  it,  is  thoroughly  famil- 
iar with  the  laws  of  sanitary  science,  and  can  be  consulted  at  all 
times  with  reference  to  these  matters.  Mr.  Bennett  does  a  large 
business  in  tin  and  sheet  iron  work  of  all  kinds.  He  is  a  native  of 
Texas,  and  came  to  this  city  in  1882,  and  from  that  date  until  1890 
was  with  the  firm  of  Bennett  &  Son.  The  careful  manner  in  which 
he  performs  his  duties  has  built  up  a  large  and  influential  trade. 
He  personally  superintends  every  branch  of  the  trade,  and  employs 
none  but  skilled  workmen,  to  whom  he  gives  constant  employment. 
He  has  for  his  patrons  many  of  the  most  extensive  property  owners 
in  the  city,  who  appreciate  first-class  work  with  fair  and  reasonalile 
charges.  Mr.  Bennett  is  strictly  honorable  and  prompt  in  all  his 
dealings,  and  is  highly  respected  and  esteemed  by  all  who  know 
him,  while  he  justly  merits  the  success  attained  bj*  his  energy  and 
perseverance. 

A.  DUANE.  Plumber,  No.  10  Keeler  Street.— This  gentle- 
man has  had  manj-  years'  experience  iu  this  line  of  busi- 
ness, and  since  its  inception  in  1886  he  has  built  up  a  large 
and  influential  trade.  His  store  has  a  capacity  of  40x00 
feet,  with  a  workshop  in  the  rear,  and  is  well  stocked  with  plumbers' 
supplies  and  house-furnishing  goods  of  every  description.  Mr.  Du- 
nne fits  up  stores,  dwellings,  and  public  offices  on  the  most  reason- 
able terms,  and  attends  to  tin  work  of  every  description,  and  all 
kinds  of  stoves  repaired  at  short  notice.  He  gives  constant  em- 
ployment to  a  number  of  skilled  mechanics,  and  is  doing  a  large 
trade,  which  is  drawn  from  all  parts  of  the  city.  Mr.  Duane  is  a 
practical  plumber,  and  gives  personal  attention  to  all  work  en- 
trusted to  his  care.  In  his  store  can  be  seen  a  full  and  complete  as- 
sortment of  stoves,  ranges,  heaters,  and  in  fact  everything  pertain- 
ing to  the  house-furnishing  line,  and  which  are  offered  for  sale  at 
the  very  lowest  possible  prices.  Mr.  Duane  is  well  known  to  the 
community,  who  hold  him  in  high  regard  for  his  integrity  of  char- 
acter, and  afford  him  a  generous  support. 

AG.  ISING,  Jeweler,  No.  17.5  Main  Street.— This  business  was 
established  in  1S74  by  the  present  proprietor,  who,  in  18K3, 
,  was  burned  out,  and  the  following  year  founded  his  busi- 
ness at  his  present  address,  and  ever  since  has  buUt  up  a 
substantial  patronage.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  superior 
store,  which  is  handsomely  fitted  up  and  arranged,  and  equipped 
with  every  convenience  for  the  display  of  his  elegant  stock  and  the 
comfort  of  patrons.  The  stock  is  very  full  and  complete,  and  com- 
prises gold  and  silver  watches  of  the  best  American  and  foreign 
manufacture;  jewelry  of  the  latest  designs  and  patterns,  selected 
with  a  cultivated,  and  a  view  to  beauty  and  utility;  diamonds  of  the 
purest  water  and  other  precious  stones,  mounted  in  the  most  unique 
and  latest  styles.  These  beautiful  articles  cannot  fail  to  supply 
every  want  and  satisfy  every  taste,  at  the  lowest  possible  prices, 
and  warranted  as  represented  in  every  particular.  Mr.  Ising  makes 
a  specialty  of  repairing  fine  watches,  clocks,  and  jewelry  of  every 
description,  promptly,  neatly,  and  at  very  reasonable  charges.  He  is  a 
native  of  New  York  City,  and  has  resided  in  Danbury  for  many  years. 
He  is  held  iu  the  highest  regard  in  social  and  commercial  circles  tor 
bis  sterling  honor  and  integrity,  and  justly  merits  the  success  that 
has  attended  his  well  directed  efforts  in  this  important  line  of  trade. 


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DA  NBU  RY. 


BEERS  &  SCHMIDT,  Coal,  Wood.  Etc..  No.  2  Elm  Street.— 
One  of  the  most  noted  auJ  prosperous  concerns  Identified 
with  the  trade  in  coal  and  wood  is  that  of  Messrs.  Beers  & 
Schmidt.  This  business  was  inaugurated  about  twenty  years 
ago.  and  since  its  inception  it  has  been  managed  with  marked  abil- 
ity and  success,  and  it  is  to-day  the  leading  house  in  this  line  of 
business  in  the  city.  The  office  is  neatly  appointed,  and  the  yard  is 
heavily  stocked  with  anthracite  and  bituminous  coals,  and  hard  and 
softwoods.  The  premises  are  fully  equipped  with  everything  that 
can  facilitate  the  handling  of  the  large  quantities  of  material  daily 
received,  and  fifteen  hands  are  employed  at  all  seasons.  The  most 
favorable  receiving  and  shipping  facilities  are  possessed,  and  a  spec- 
ialty is  made  of  catering  to  the  family  trade.  Only  the  best  grades 
of  coal  are  handled,  and  tliese  are  purchased  direct  from  the  mines, 
and  carefully  screened  and  freed  from  slate  and  dirt  before  weigh- 
ing. The  trade  is  the  largest  in  the  city,  and  is  steadily  and  con- 
stantly increasing.  Wood  is  sawn  and  cut  to  any  desired  size  ami 
length  on  the  premises,  and  the  lowest  market  rates  are  invariably 
charged.  The  proprietors  have  an  enviable  reputation  for  the  liber- 
ality which  characterizes  their  dealings  and  the  strict  integrity  of 
their  methods.  Mr.  David  Beers,  who  is  a  native  of  Roxbury,  Conn., 
conducted  the  business  alone  for  twelve  years.  In  1890  he  admitted 
into  partnership  Jlr.  Schmidt,  who  is  a  native  of  Germany  and  who 
has  resided  in  Danbui-y  a  dozen  years. 

He.  CABLE,  Florist.  No.  42  Spring  Street  —Among  those  en- 
gaged in  the  delightful  occupation  of  growing  flowers  and 
^  plants  in  Danbury  is  Mr.  H.  C.  Cable,  who  was  born  at  Paw- 
lings,  Dutchess  County.  N.  Y.,  April  fi.  1826.  He  is  widely 
and  popularly  known  in  this  city,  where  be  has  resided  for  more  than 
thirty-three  years,  and  where  lie  was  formerly  engaged  as  a  hat 
maker.  About  twenty  years  ago  he  began  the  cultivation  and  growth 
of  flowers  and  plants  in  a  small  way  and  was  very  successful,  his  busi- 
ness increasing  steadily  to  its  present  extensive  proportions.  The 
premises  now  occupied  are  three-quarters  of  an  acre  in  extent 
and  contain  several  well  equipped  greenhouses  covered  with 
1800  square  feet  of  glass.  Mr.  Cable  grows  all  kinds  of  popular  flow- 
ers and  plants,  shrubs,  etc..  supplies  the  trade,  and  also  furnishes 
cut  flowers  for  weddings,  parties,  emblems  for  funerals,  etc., 
and  can  fill  orders  and  special  commissions  at  the  very  shortest 
notice.  As  a  floriculturist  he  has  a  wide  reputation,  his  establish- 
ment is  one  of  the  largest  and  most  important  in  the  State,  and  busi- 
ness is  active  and  brisk.    Mr.  Cable  is  ably  assisted  in  the  conduci 


of  his  business  operations  by  his  son,  Mr.  E.  O.  Cable,  a  young,  en- 
terprising man,  experienced  and  practical,  and  quite  popular  in  this 
community. 

D  STARR,  Manufacturer  of  Sash,  Doors,  Etc  ,  No.  S4  Elm 
Street— The  oldest  established  and  one  of  the  most  relia- 
j  ble  houses  in  Danbury  actively  engaged  in  the  manu- 
facture of  sash,  doors  and  blinds,  is  that  of  Mr.  D.  Starr, 
whose  factory  is  located  at  No.  54  Elm  Street,  This  business  was 
established  over  sixty  years  ago  by  R.  Starr,  who  conducted  it  till 
IM-i,  when  he  died  and  was  succeeded  by  George  Starr.  He  carried 
on  the  businesss  up,  to  18T4,  when  Mr.  D  Starr  became  the  proprie- 
tor. The  factory  is  a  spacious  two  story  building,  75x300  feet  in 
dimensions,  fully  equipped  with  the  latest  improved  wood  working 
machinery,  tools  and  appliances.  Here  twenty  skilled  workmen  are 
employed,  and  the  machinery  is  driven  by  a  powerful  steam  engine. 
Mr.  Starr  manufactures  sash,  doors  and  blinds,  interior  house  trim- 
mings, mouldings,  and  builders'  supplies.  His  products  are  unri- 
valled for  quality  of  materials,  finish  and  excellence,  and  have  no 
superiors  in  the  city  or  state.  Mr.  Starr  can  always  quote  satisfac- 
tory prices  for  all  descriptions  of  work,  and  has  furnished  materials 
for  many  of  the  finest  buildings  lately  erected  in  Danbury  and  its 
vicinity.  He  is  a  native  of  Danbury,  where  he  is  highly  esteemed  in 
business  circles  for  his  skill,  energy,  and  integrity,  and  justly  merits 
the  liberal  and  permanent  patronage  secured  in  this  useful  industry. 

CM.  PURDY,  Grocer,  No.  28  Highland  Avenue  —This  business 
was  established  by  the  present  proprietor  in  1883.  and  since 
J  its  mception  at  that  date  he  has  built  up  a  large  and  influ- 
ential patronage.  The  premises  (-ccupied  are  spacious  and 
commodious,  well  arranged,  and  equipped  with  every  convenience 
for  the  comfort  of  patrons  and  the  prosecution  of  the  business.  The 
store  contains  a  large  and  extensive  assortment  of  fiife  staple  and 
fancy  groceries  and  provisions,  including  choice  teas  and  coffees, 
sugars,  butter,  cheese,  eggs,  pure  spices,  condiments,  hermetically 
sealed  goods,  finest  brands  of  flour,  soaps,  biscuits  of  every  descrip- 
tion, and,  in  fact,  everything  belonging  to  this  class  of  goods.  Mr. 
Purd.v  likewise  deals  largely  in  fine  choice  beef,  lamb,  mutton,  and 
veal,  which  are  received  fresh  daily,  and  sold  at  very  low  prices. 
Mr.  Purdy  a  native  of  New  York,  is  a  prominent  member  of  the 
Butchers'  Association,  and  formed  one  of  the  committee  on  streets 
and  police  board  of  this  city. 


Nor\valk  ^od  Southi  Nor  walk:. 


J^^^^^T  is  said  that  tlie  vast  tide  of  emigration  which  yearly  flows  to  the  great  West  would  be  consider- 
■': V)J I  K^A'-;  ably  lessened  if  the  advantages  of  many  places  nearer  home  were  better  known.  Facilities  for 
AvMlPYr  transportation,  low  rents,  cheap  food,  good  educational  and  religious  and  social  opportunities,  give 
i^^3^JLx4^  chances  which  enterprising  men  know  how  to  utilize.  One  of  the  places  which  offers  such 
~  advantages  in  uncommonly  generous  measures  is  the  city  of  South  Norwalk  and  the  borough  and 

town  of  Norwalk.  Norwalk  has  enjoj'ed  uninterrupted  prosperity  during  the  twenty  odd  years  and  more  that 
she  has  had  a  corporate  existence ;  nay,  one  might  say  that  such  has  been  the  case  since  her  earliest  settlement. 
Workingmen  'are  kept  busy  the  year  round.  Stores  always  enjoy  lively  trade.  Manufacturers  always  have 
orders  enough  to  keep  their  shops  humming  with  the  ceaseless  movement  of  industry.  Norwalk,  in  fact,  is  one 
of  the  most  thriving  cities  of  its  size  in  the  commonwealth  of  Connecticut,  and  manifests  a  greater  degree  of 
enterprise  in  this  direction  than  many  more  favorably  conditioned  communities. 

EARLY    HISTORY. 

The  first  authentic  settlement  of  Norwalk  was  in  the  year  1651,  although  it  is  probable  that  there  were 
some  scattering  inhabitants  here  the  year  before,  and  perhaps  some  in  1640,  after  Mr.  Roger  Ludlow  of  Fair- 
field purcha,sed  the  eastern  part  of  the  place  from  the  Norvvalk  Indians  on  the  26th  of  February  of  that 
year,  as  worded  in  the  deed,  "  from  the  sea  a  day's  walk  into  the  country."  In  April  Captain  Patrick  purchased 
two  islands  and  the  meadows  and  uplands  on  the  west  side  of  the  Norwalk  River,  "  as  far  up  in  the  country  as 
an  Indian  can  go  in  a  day  from  sun-rising  to  sun-setting."  In  June,  1650,  Nathan  Ely,  Richard  Olmsted,  and 
others  secured  permission  from  the  Connecticut  Colony  to  commence  a  plantation  at  Norwalk,  and  obtained  a 
deed  of  the  territory  from  the  Indians,  February  15,  1651  ;  and  in  September,  1651,  the  General  Court  organ- 
ized it  into  a  town.  Thomas  Ilanford  was  the  first  minister  at  this  place.  The  name  of  the  town  was  derived 
from  the  Norwalk  River,  although  there  is  a  common  tradition  that  it  was  taken  from  the  day's  "  North  Walk," 
which  fi.ved  the  northern  boundary  in  the  Indian  deeds.  The  surnames  of  Benedict,  Raymond,  Fitch,  Lock- 
wood,  Butts,  and  some  others  of  the  first  settlers  are  quite  common  in  the  city  and  town  at  the  present  day. 
Norwalk  was  made  a  borough  in  1836,  and  the  village  of  Old  Well,  named  from  an  ancient  well  where  vessels 
were  snp[)lied  with  water,  was  incorporated  as  a  city  in  1868,  and  named  South  Norwalk  two  years  afterwards. 
In  1680,  when  there  were  but  twenty -six  towns  in  the  colony,  the  little  commerce  of  this  county  was  managed 
at  Fairfield,  where  ships  of  about  three  hundred  tons  burthen  would  come  into  the  harbor  of  Black  Rock. 
The  principal  centre  for  the  trade  of  the  county  for  a  long  peiiod  prior  to  the  rise  of  Bridgeport  was  at  Nor- 
walk, friim  which  place  regular  lines  of  passenger  and  freight  sloops  sailed  to  New  York.  The  first  incorpo- 
rated steamboat  company  in  the  county  was  formed  at  Norwalk  in  1824. 

The  City  of  South  Xorwalk  and  the  Borout/h  and  Town  of  Norwalk — Their  Topography,  Manufactures, 
etc. — The  city,  situated  on  the  west  side  of  Norwalk  Harbor,  is  one  of  the  most  important  stations  on  the  line 
of  the  New  York,  New  Haven  and  Hartford   Railroa<l.     It  has  an  estimated  population  of  abont  7500.     The 

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98  NORWALK  AND  SOUTH  NORWALK. 

inHnnfaoturing  interests  at  this  point  are  quite  extensive ;  its  nearness  to  the  great  metropolis  and  its  first-class 
railway  and  water  communication  rendering  it  one  of  the  most  desirable  localities  for  carrying  on  the  great. 


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NORWALK     AND    SOUTH     NORWAl.K.  99 

Industries.  Among  some  of  the  most  important  manufactures  are  locks,  knobs,  and  bronze  ware ;  steam  engines, 
and  the  celebrated  Earl's  steam  pumps  at  the  Norwalk  Iron  Works;  fine  hats  by  several  difEercnt  companies, 
also  straw  hats ;  boots  and  shoes  on  an  extensive  scale,  and  paper  boxes;  planing-mill  companies,  etc. ;  while 
attention  is  given  to  ship-building  and  the  cultivation  of  the  oyster.  The  situation  of  the  city  renders  its  com- 
merce of  great  importance  to  its  growth.  Besides  the  large  number  of  vessels  l)uilt  and  owned  iiere,  and  others 
enlaced  in  tlie  coasting  trade,  the  transportation  lines  of  steamers  arc  continually  engaged  in  a  profitable  busi- 
ness. Upwards  of  twenty  passenger  trains  arrive  from  and  depart  for  Norwalk  daily,  and  some  half-dozen  to 
and  from  Danbur>^  daily.'  A  line  of  freiglit  propellers  run  regularly  to  and  from  New  York,  and  large  and 
commodious  passenger  steamers  make  daily  trips  all  the  year  round,  carrying  passengers  at  the  low  faro  of 
thirty-five  cents,  a  distance  of  forty-five  miles,  or  the  trip  to  New  York  and  return,  ninety  miles,  for  fifty  cents. 
The  .sail  is  delightful,  and  connections  are  made  with  the  New  York  and  New  Haven  and  Danbury  trains. 
Vessels  drawing  twelve  feet  of  water  discharge  tlieir  cargoes  at  the  wharves.  The  city  is  growing  rapidly,  hav- 
ing about  doubled  its  population  in  the  last  two  decades.  It  has  some  fine  blocks  of  buildings  and  church 
edifices,  and  a  handsome  opera  house.  The  school  facilities  are  excellent.  The  religious  interests  are  repre- 
sented by  some  half-dozen  or  more  churches  of  various  denominations.  The  water-works  are  among  the  most 
complete  in  New  England.  The  borough  of  Norwalk  is  situated  in  the  centre  of  the  town,  on  the  river,  nearly 
one  and  a  half  miles  north  of  the  city.  It  contains  about  9000  inhabitants,  and  has  five  banks,  seven  churches, 
and  several  manufacturing  establishments.  There  are  two  academies  in  the  borough  and  four  newspaper 
offices.  The  town  of  Norwalk  contains  about  twenty  square  miles  of  territory,  and  has  a  population  of  some 
16,000.     There  are  five  national,  two  savings  banks,  and  ten  churches. 

********* 
In  the  series  of  descriptive  articles  that  follow,  a  fair  criterion  of  Norwalk's  present  commercial  status  may 
\>e  readily  deduced.  In  tlieir  preparation  we  have  endeavored  to  make  concise  and  accurate  reference  to  the 
many  well-established,  important,  and  deserving  mercantile,  manufacturing,  and  commercial  houses  in  the  city, 
feeling  that  so  much  of  recognition  is  due  to  those  whose  industry,  energy,  and  capital  are  enlisted  in  building 
up  the  city's  material  interests,  and  developing  apd  maintaining  her  commercial  supremacy.  With  the  utmost 
confidence  we  commend  every  business  house  named  in  these  pages  to  the  good-will  and  patronage  of  the  entire 
country.  Liberal,  enterprising,  of  sterling  personal  and  business  character,  this  is  the  class  of  men  upon  whom 
the  future  growth  of  Norwalk  and  her  influence  upon  the  welfare  of  the  country  and  the  continent  depend. 

BRY.\NT,  BESSE  &  CO.,  Wholesale  and  Retail  Dealers  in  Cloth-  first  business  venture,  despite  strong  and  vigorous  competition,  and 
ing  and  Furnishing  Goods,  No.  29  Main  Street,  Norwalk.—  inniunerable  predictions  of  disaster  and  failure,  proved  wonderfully 
Prominent  and  active  representatives  of  the  clothing  trade  and  unusuallj-  successful.  With  the  push,  foresight,  courage,  and 
in  this  city  are  Messrs.  Brj-ant,  Besse  &  Co.,  who  rank  with  determination  that  characterize  all  his  acts,  and  confident  that  the 
the  most  liberal  and  upright,  and  they  are  fast  making  a  rep-  same  success  will  follow  (as  it  always  does)  all  his  ventures,  he  con- 
utation  which  will  make  their  name  familiar  to  every  household.  tinues  to  make  valuable  additions  to  the  New  England  Combination, 
Backed  by  ample  capital,  members  of  the  famous  New  England  and  says  the  Ust  is  not  yet  complete.  He  spends  all  his  time  look- 
Clothing  Combinati<jii  of  twenty-seven  stores,  eight  of  them  opened  ing  after  the  interests  of  his  customers  in  his  various>tores,  and 
and  now  under  the  personal  supervision  of  Mr.  L.  W.  Besse  at  the  always  considers  they  are  entitled  to  the  best  goods  to  be  found,  at 
following  named  places:  Foster,  Besse  &  Co.,  Bridgeport,  Conn.,  the  lowest  possible  price.  He  is  thirty-five  years  old,  and  has  risen 
opened  March  10,  1877;  A.  L.  Foster  &  Co.,  Hartford,  Conn.,  opened  by  diligence,  honesty,  and  hard  work  to  one  of  the  best  known  cloth- 
Mar.  I.";,  1SS4:  J.  J.  Foster  &  Co.,  Pittsfleld,  Mass.,  opened  Sept.  19,  ing  merchants  in  the  United  States.  G.  C.  Bryant  was  clerk  in  the 
1885;  Besse,  Besse  &  Co.,  New  Haven,  Conn.,  opened  April  10,  IS87;  Combination  store  at  Bridgeport,  Conn.,  where  his  ability  was  recog- 
Besse,  Carpenter  &  Co.,  Springfield,  Mass.,  opened  Oct.  27,  1888;  nized,  and  he  was  placed  as  partner  in  the  Noi-walk  store.  Mr.  W. 
Besse,  Bryant  &  Co.,  Worcester,  Mass.,  opened  Sept.  28, 1889;  Besse,  H.  Parmalee  was  employed  in  the  Norwalk  store  some  three  or  four 
Mills  X  Co.,  Holyoke.  Mass.,  opened  .\pril  2, 1890,  all  of  ^^ich  have  j-ears,  where  his  ability  was  i-ecognized,  and  he  was  placed  as  part- 
been  wonderfully  successful,  and  are  doing  a  prosperous  and  grow-  ner  and  manager  of  that  store.  All  of  Mr.  Besse's  partners  have  at 
ing  business,  surpassing  their  most  sanguine  anticipations,  and  some  time  and  place  been  in  his  employ,  and  the  best  of  harmony 
showing  the  results  of  pluck  and  endurance.  The  confidence,  ap-  and  good  feeling  are  pleasant  features  in  their  associations  together. 
proval,  and  patronage  of  the  i>eople  have  been  gained  by  their  hon-  The  clerks  in  their  employ  are  without  any  exception  the  most  loyal 
est,  square,  upright  methods,  and  by  distributing  reliable  goods  at  set  of  men  to  their  employers'  interest  that  can  be  foimd  anywhere, 
unequalled  low  prices.  Their  facilities  for  buying  are  unequalled.  Notwithstanding  their  long  hours  and  arduous  duties,  they  greet 
as  without  doubt  they  are  interested  in  more  stores  than  any  one  cor-  every  customer  in  the  same  pleasant  manner,  and  it  is  an  acknowl- 
poration  in  existence.  The  buyers  are  J.  R.  Foster  and  L.  W,  Besse.  edged  fact  that  the  Combination  stores  in  every  cit3*  have  the  pleas- 
Mr.  J.  R.  Foster,  of  Clinton,  Mass.,  has  followed  this  line  for  over  antest,  most  accommodating,  and  most  obliging  set  of  salesmen  to  be 
thirty  years,  and  his  honesty,  ability,  and  judgment  are  well  known  found  in  America.  The  Norwalk  house  commenced  operations  here 
and  acknowledged  by  all,  and  with  him  everything  was  a  success.  in  April,  1883,  and,  having  secured  the  large  store  on  Main  Street, 
Mr.  L.  W.  Besse,  of  Springfield,  Mass.,  worked  for  the  New  England  fitted  up,  arranged,  and  decorated  to  their  own  taste,  on  the  first  of 
Clothing  Combination  some  four  years,  when  he  became  Interested  the  month  named  they  opened  their  doors,  and  invited  the  public 
in  the  store  of  Foster,  Besse  4  Co.,  of  Brideport,  Conn.    This,  his  to  inspect  one  of  the  finest  and  most  comprehensive  stocks  ever 


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shown  in  this  market,  comprising  full  lines  of  men's,  youths',  boys', 
and  children's  Boston  maile  clothing  of  superior  materials,  stylish 
cut,  and  unexceptionable  workmanship,  together  with  an  endless 
variety  of  furnishing  goods  for  all  ages— shirts,  collars,  cuffs,  under- 
wear, neckwear,  hosiery,  fancy  goods,  hats,  caps,  trunks,  valises, 
and  travelling  bags,  umbrellas,  in  short,  everything  appropriate  to 
the  marlset  and  the  season.  Stocks  have  been  kept  up,  and  sales 
have  fully  justified  the  expectations  of  the  projectors.  In  the  future 
the  masculine  gender,  big  and  little,  will  find  here  unlmiited  supplies 
of  all  commodities  required  for  personal  comfort  and  adornment, 
except  footwear,  all  of  the  best  grades  at  prices  such  as  no  legiti- 
mate house  can  undersell.  A  specialty  is  made  of  garments  and 
furnishing  goods  for  boys  and  children,  and  parents  and  guardians 
cannot  aflford  to  ignore  the  inducements  offered.  The  store  is  iJ0x90 
feet, and  they  also  occupy  the  basement.  The  main  store  is  devoted  to 
the  sale  of  clothing,  furnishings,  and  fancy  goods.  The  light  is  abun- 
dant ti-6m  windows,  doors,  and  electric  globes,  while  immense  mir- 
rors are  placed  at  convenient  points  that  customers  may  try  the  lit 
and  effect  of  their  purchases.  The  floor  is  raised  at  the  rear  some 
twelve  inches  for  the  convenience  of  buyers  in  the  children's  depart- 
ment. The  basement  is  devoted  to  the  trunk,  valise,  and  horse 
clothing  department,  and  here  every  taste  and  purse  may  be  grati- 
fied from  stocks  which  embrace  every  grade  of  the  goods  named,  the 
best,  as  usual,  being  in  reality  the  cheapest.  The  New  England 
Clothing  Combination  of  twenty-seven  stores  is  a  tower  of  strength, 
and  those  that  seek  honest  representations,  reliable  goods,  satisfac- 
tory treatment,  and  advantageously  low  prices,  will  study  their  own 
interest  by  paying  a  visit  to  Bryant,  Besse  &  Co.,  the  reliable  whole- 
sale and  retail  clothiers,  hatters,  and  men's  furnishers.  No.  29  Main 
Street,  Norwalk. 

COMSTOCK  BROTHERS,  CUnhlng,  Gents'  Furnishing  Goods, 
Etc.,  Masonic  Building.Norwalk.— This  extensive  business  was 
established  in  IS65  by  Messrs.  Win.  T.  and  Stephen  Corastock, 
who  conducted  it  till  1878,  when  Mr.  W.  T.  Comstock  died,  after 
a  successful  and  honorable  career.  Mr.  Hy.  B.  Rogers  was  then  ad- 
mitted into  partnership,  the  business  being  still  conducted  under 
the  old  firm  name  of  "  Comstock  Brothers."  Their  stores  are  spa- 
cious, elegantly  equipped  and  furnished,  and  are  the  finest  of  the 
kind  in  Norwalk,  and  quite  equal  to  first  class  houses  iu  Boston  or 
New  York.  Messrs.  Comstock  Brothers  employ  iu  their  stores  forty 
persons,  and  patrons  are  always  assured  of  getting  first  class  value 
for  their  money  and  satisfactory  treatment.  The  stock  is  extensive 
and  well  selected,  and  includes  all  grades  of  clothing  for  men, 
youths,  and  boys,  gentlemen's  furnishing  goods,  hats,  caps,  trunks,' 
and  travelling  bags.  Every  garment  sold  by  this  responsible  firm  is 
warranted  as  represented,  and  is  noted  for  its  fit.  style,  finish,  and 
quality  of  materials,  while  the  prices  quoted  defy  competition.  The 
partners  are  honorable  and  enterprising  business  men,  with  whom 
it  is  always  a  pleasure  to  deal,  and  their  success  is  only  the  just  re- 
ward of  their  energy  and  industry. 

NOR-n'ALK  FIRE  INSURANCE  COMPANY,  No.  45  Wall  Street, 
Norwalk.— The  fire  insurance  business  of  Norwalk  is  one  of 
its  most  important  interests,  and  in  its  detail  and  successful 
management  is  invested  a  large  capital,  affording  protection 
to  i)roperty  that  could  not  possibly  be  secured  by  any  other  means.  In 
this  connection  we  desire  to  make  special  reference  in  this  commer- 
cial review  to  the  old  established  and  reliable  Norwalk  Fire  Insur- 
ance Company,  whose  office  is  located  at  No.  4.5  Wall  Street.  This 
company  was  duly  incorporated  in  1860  under  the  laws  of  Connec- 
ticut, and  its  capital  and  surplus  now  amount  to  $98,743.  In  spite  of 
severe  competition  the  Norwalk  Fire  Insurance  Company  occupies 
a  prominent  position,  and  many  of  our  leading  merchants  and  man- 
ufacturing concerns  place  at  least  some  portion  of  their  insurance 
with  this  ably  managed  and  conservative  company.  It  makes  a 
specialty  of  promptly  adjusting  and  paying  all  losses,  and  insures 
dwellings,  stores,  factories,  merchandise,  and  furniture  at  the  low- 
est possible  rates.  The  following  gentlemen,  who  are  widely  known 
in  business  circles  for  their  integrity,  prudence,  and  ability,  are  the 
officers  and  directors,  viz.:  Wm.  C.  Street,  president:  George  B. 
St.  John,  treasurer:  George  R.  Cowles,  secretary.  Directors:  Wm. 
B.  Lockwood,  Wm.  C.  Street.  Geo.  B.  St.  John.  Geo.  R.  Cowles,  Asa 
Smith,  Dudley  P.  Ely,  F.  St.  John  Lockwood,  Geo.  E.  Miller,  Jno.  A. 
Osborne  and  E.  L.  Boyer.  This  company  has  $1  in  assets  for  every 
^18  at  risk,  which  is  a  larger  proportion  of  cash  in  hand  in  reference 


to  liabilities  than  any  other  insurance  corporation  doing  business  iu- 
the  State.  The  principal  agencies  of  the  company  are  located  in 
Danbury,  Stamford,  New  Haven,  Norwich,  Willimantic,  Hartford, 
Middletown,  etc.  Mr.  Street,  the  president,  has  held  office  since 
the  organization  of  the  company,  and  is  one  of  Norwalk's  infiuential 
and  public  spirited  citizens.  Mr.  G.  B.  St.  John,  the  treasurer,  and 
3tr.  Geo.  R.  Cowles,  the  secretary,  are  able  officers,  with  every  qual- 
ification for  their  responsible  positions. 

SYLVESTER  SELLECK,  Plumbing,  Etc.,  No.  197  Washington 
Street,  S.  Norwalk. — One  of  the  most  reliable  houses  in  the 
state  engaged  in  this  branch  of  industry  is  that  conducted  by 
Mr.  Sylvester  Selleck,  at  No.  197  Washington  Street.  Mr. 
Selleck  is  a  native  of  New  Y'ork  State,  and  is  one  of  the  oldest  ex- 
ponents of  the  plumbing  art,  being  now  in  his  forty-fourth  year.  He 
makes  a  leading  specialty  of  tin  roofing,  and  has  performed  work  in 
that  line  as  far  as  New  York  Cit.v.  He  has  been  established  here  since 
1886,  and  has  built  up  a  reputation  of  tiiemost  flattering  character. 
The  premises  occupied  by  him  comprise  a  two-story  building,  40x100 
feet  in  dimensions,  excellently  and  conveniently  equipped  through- 
out. The  salesroom  contains  a  large,  well  arranged  stock  of  stoves, 
tin,  sheet  iron,  and  copper  ware,  pumps,  lead  pipe,  sheet  lead,  etc. 
Employment  is  given  a  number  of  skilled  mechanics,  and  particular 
attention  is  given  to  the  execution  of  plumbing,  steam  and  gas  fit- 
ting, tin  roofing,  spouting,  and  general  jobbing,  satisfactory  service 
and  reasonable  prices  being  guaranteed  in  every  instance.  Mr.  Sel- 
leck is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  at  the  shortest  notice,  and  all 
contracts  undertaken  by  him  are  carried  through  to  completion  to 
the  satisfaction  of  all  concerned. 

DA"V1D  STOW,  Furniture,  No.  'JS  South  Main  Street,  S.  Norwalk. 
—In  no  line  of  manufacture  has  more  marked  advance  been 
made  in  modern  times  than  in  that  of  furniture,  and  the 
elegant  productions  of  to-day  in  this  line  are  in  marked  con- 
trast with  the  stiff-backed  and  ungainly  furniture  of  our  grand- 
fathers' time.  A  visit  to  the  establishment  of  Mr.  David  Stow,  No. 
28  South  Main  Street,  who  is  the  leading  furniture  dealer  in  South 
Norwalk,  will  give  the  reader  a  full  opportunity  to  examine  the  best 
goods  IJie  market  affords  in  the  latest  designs  in  parlor,  bedroom, 
sitting  room,  dining  room,  ball,  library,  and  kitchen  furniture.  The 
display  is  first-class  in  every  particular  and  could  not  be  surpassed. 
The  business  of  this  house  was  originally  founded  in  Bridgeport, 
Conn.,  in  1865,  by  Messrs.  Buckingham  &  Co.,  Mr.  Stow  being  a  part- 
ner in  the  enterprise.  In  1878  Mr.  Stow  purchased  Mr.  Buckingham's 
interest  and  removed  to  this  city,  taking  possession  of  the  premises  at 
his  present  address,  and  which  are  known  as  the  Iron  Clad  Building. 
Since  coming  here  his  business  has  increased  so  that  he  has  gradu- 
ally augmented  his  accommodations,  and  he  now  also  has  the  second 
and  upper  floors  of  the  three  adjoining  buildings.  A  large  retail 
trade  is  supplied,  and  the  house  has  permanent  customers  in  all 
parts  of  the  State.  Mr.  Stow  is  a  native  of  Milford,  Conn.,  is  now 
past  the  middle  age  of  life,  and  wherever  known  he  is  respected, 
for  his  integrity  and  honor. 

WS.  KNAPP,  Architect,  S.  Norwalk.— No  one  has  striven 
with  greater  zeal  the  past  decade  or  so  in  that  branch  of 
J  industry  in  which  they  labor  than  Mr.  'Win.  S.  Knapp, 
and  he  has  been  duly  rewarded,  for  to-day  he  occupies  a 
leading  position  in  the  architectural  profession  in  New  England,  and 
has  acquired  an  enviable  reputation  for  the  reliable  manner  in  which 
he  has  executed  all  duties  he  has  been  called  upon  to  carry  out. 
Mr.  Knapp  is  a  native  of  Norwalk.  and  one  of  its  oldest  and  best 
known  residents.  Before  establishing  himself  in  his  present  line  in 
1882.  he  was  for  ten  years  engaged  in  the  building  industry.  As  an 
architect  and  civil  engineer  he  has  won  marked  success,  and  his  ser- 
vices are  sought  for  from  outside  this  State  as  well  as  within  it.  He 
makes  a  specialty  of  designing  and  draughting  plans  for  public 
buildings,  and  has  performed  much  notable  work  in  this  line.  Plans 
and  estimates  for  residential  or  other  building  work  are  promptly 
furnished,  and  satisfactory  services  are  assured  in  every  instance. 
During  the  war  Mr.  Knapp  served  as  second  lieutenant  and  first  lieu- 
tenant with  the  17th  Connecticut  'Volunteer  Infantr.\',  enlisting  as 
private,  being  promoted  iu  ]S6'i  as  second  lieutenant,  and  again  re- 
ceiving promotion  in  1863.  He  is  a  trial  justice  in  this  city,  is  well 
known  for  his  integrity  and  general  uprightness  of  character,  and 
he  commands  the  respect  of  the  entire  community. 


NORWAl.K     AND     SOUTH 


ORWALK. 


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THE  VOUC  HAT  COMPANY,  Conu-i-  Uayiuotul  ami  Day  Slrt^els, 
S,  Norwttlk. — The  name  of  Volk  has  long  beeu  prominently 
anil  honorably  iilentified  with  the  production  of  the  finest 
grades  of  stitT  hats  in  South  Norwalk.  lu  KST5  Messrs.  Francis 
A.  Volk  &  liro.  estalilislied  tlieniselves  in  the  industry  here,  and  soon 
built  up  a  nourishing  business.  In  1S81  occurred  the  lamented 
demise  of  Mr.  Francis  A.  Volk.  Then  the  surviving  partner.  Mr. 
Joseph  A.  Volk,  and  Christian  Swartz  formed  a  partnei-ship  under 
thestyloof  Jos.  A.  Volk  &  Co.,  until  1883,  when  the  present  Volk  Hat 
■Company  was  organized,  with  Christian  Swartz  president:  Jo.seph 
A.  Volk,  secretary  and  treasm-er;  Henry  I.  Smith,  superintendent. 


'^.IflCM,         "V,    -^    4j-^— 


Tlieir  manufacturing  plant  covers  a  lot  300  feet  square,  and  includes 
tliree  frame  buildings,  three  stories  high  and  40x80  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, together  with  a  brick  structure  four  stories  high  and  30x80 
feet.  There  are  also  two  vacant  lots  adjoining,  measuring  65x150 
feet,  on  which  larger  premises  T\ill  be  erected  in  the  not  far  distant 


future  to  accommodate  the  mcreasmg  trade  The  factory  li.  divided 
into  four  diflffunt  depaitments,  each  presided  o\er  bj  an  e\peii- 
enced  foreman,  and  every  modern  facility  and  appliance  is  at  hand 
for  insuring  rapid  and  perfect  production,  and  the  prompt  and 
satisfactory  fulfilment  of  all  orders.  The  output  consists  of  fine 
wine  stiff  hats,  suited  to  the  demands  of  the  trade  in  all  sections  of 
the  country.  The  materials  entering  into  the  manufacture  are 
selected  by  experienced  judges,  from  the  best  producing  sources,  and 
are  tlie  choicest  that  money  can  purchase.  They  are  formed  and 
fashioned  by  expert  hands,  and  the  finished  article  is  recognized  as 
a  true  type  of  the  possibilities  of  artistic  production  in  this  line. 
The  elaborate  finish,  perfection  of  style  and  beauty  of  design  of 
the  Volk  hats  have  become  widely  and  justly  celebrated.  Merit 
tells,  and  the  management  of  this  house  is  inspired  with  the  deter- 
mination to  excel  in  quality  and  to  give  the  best  value.  The  trade 
should  therefore  inspect  these  goods  and  secure  quotations  before 
concluding  contracts  elsewhere.  Upwards  of  one  hundred  and  fifty 
skille<l  hands  are  constantly  employed  in  the  factory,  and  the  busi- 
ness prows  apace,  extending  to  all  parts  of  the  United  States,  and 
is  of  great  volume  and  value.  The  officers  of  the  Volk  Hat  Com- 
pany are  among  the  best-known  citizens  of  South  Norwalk.  Mr. 
Swartz  was  mayor  of  the  city  for  two  years,  councilman  two  years, 
and  high  sheriff  of  Fairfield  County  four  years;  and  is  very  highly 
regarded  in  both  commercial,  public,  and  private  life.    Mr.  Smith 


was  a  member  of  the  council  two  years,  and  is  eminently  adapted 
to  superiuteud  the  important  trusts  here  committed  to  his  charge- 
while  Mr.  Volk  is  an  experienced  and  successful  manufacturer,  and 
a  prominent  and  popular  business  man. 


SD.  SHERWOOD,  Contractor  and  Builder,  S.  Norwalk.— One 
of  South  Norwalk's  prominent  citizens  who  enjoys  the  es- 
teem of  his  neighbors  and  the  respect  of  those  who  are 
associated  with  him  in  business  is  Mr.  S.  B.  Sherwood,  con- 
tractor and  builder,  whose  shop  is  near  the  Steamboat  Dock. 
The  business  was  established  in  1875  by  Mr.  Sherwood,  and  has 
been  in  its  present  location  six  years.  It  is  situated  in  a  frame 
building  of  two  stories,  25x40  feet  in  dimensions,  with  a  large  yard, 
in  which  the  material isstored.  Mr.  Sherwood  employs  from  twelve 
to  fifteen  hands,  and  has  about  all  he  can  do  to  follow  the  course 
of  the  work  which  has  come  to  him  as  a  result  of  keen  business 
energj-  and  Yankee  push.  In  the  shops  are  planing  and  sawing 
machines,  and  two  horses  and  wagons  are  kept  busy.  Mr.  Sherwood 
is  at  all  times  ready  to  draw  up  plans  and  specifications,  and  is  pre- 
pared to  furnish  estimates  when  needed.  His  trade  is  local,  and  in 
the  conduct  of  his  business  he  has  acquired  considerable  property. 
He  has  passed  the  half-century  mark  by  six  years,  but  is  bright 
and  active  and  in  the  prime  of  vigor.  During  the  late  war  Mr.  Sher- 
wood took  his  part  bravely.  He  enlisted  in  the  Itith  New  York  Artil- 
lery in  1863,  and  served  under  Butler  and  Orr.  He  was  engaged  in 
three  battles,  but  was  lucky  in  escaping  from  all  with  no  wounds. 
He  was  discharged  in  1865.  l\Ir.  Sherwood  is  a  gentleman  whose  per- 
sonality is  of  the  most  agreeable  cast.  He  is  one  of  the  thriving  men 
of  his  town,  and  is  always  equal  to  any  demands  made  upon  him  as 
a  public-spirited  citizen. 


A  A.  McLEAN,  Carriage  Manufacturer.  No.  65  N.  Main  Street, 
S.  Norwalk.— This  business  was  founded  in  1885  at  Five  Mile 
River  by  Messrs.  McLean  and  Steel.  Eventually, in  the  early 
part  of  1890,  Mr.  Steel  retired  from  the  business  and  Mr. 
McLean  removed  the  factory  to  its  present  eligible  location,  and  is 
building  up  a  large  and  increasing  trade.  The  premises  occupied  com- 
piise  a  fine  three-story  frame  building,  each  floor  being  60x80  feet  in 
dmiensions,  together  with  a  large  yard  in  the  rear,  and  a  blacksmith 
shop  IS  used  for  the  manufacture  of  carriage  iron  ware.  Mr.  Mc- 
Lean manufactures  fine  carriages,  wagons,  sleighs,  heavy  trucks, 
carts  farm  wagons,  and  does  painting,  trimming  and  repairing  of 
all  kinds  at  the  shortest  possible  notice  and  in  the  most  workmanlike 
manner.  He  gives  constant  employment  to  a  number  of  skilled 
mechanics.  All  work  done  by  this  house  is  warranted  and  thor- 
oughly tested  before  leaving  the  factory,  and  is  unsurpassed  for 
(lualitv,  durabihty,  finish,  and  general  excellence,  while  the  prices 
will  be  found  difficult  to  be  duplicated  elsewhere.  Mr.  McLean  is  a 
thorough  mechanic,  and  understands  his  business  in  every  particu- 
lai  He  is  a  native  of  Canada,  has  resided  in  the  United  States 
for  the  past  ten  3'ears,  and  is  highly  respected  and  esteemed  by  the 
community  for  his  many  excellent  qualities  and  strict  integrity. 

SOUTH  NORWALK  STEAM  LAUNDRY,  Elizabeth  Street.— The 
business  of  this  popular  house  was  organized  in  1886  by  Mr. 
R.  H.  Golden,  and  conducted  under  his  direction  up  to  1890, 
when  he  was  succeeded  by  the  present  proprietor,  Mr.  R.  F. 
Askew,  who,  for  the  two  years  previous,  had  been  conducting  the 
"Ti'oy  Laundry,"  on  North  Main  Street,  which  he  now  runs  as  a 
branch  store.  The  premises  utilized  for  the  purposes  are  comprised 
in  a  commodious  two-story  building,  30x100  feet  in  dimensions,  back 
of  which  is  a  large  yard  and  stable.  The  laundry  is  splendidly 
equipped  with  the  latest  machinery,  including  washing,  wringing, 
collar,  cuff,  shaping,  shirt,  starching  and  seaming  machines,  the 
plant  being  admirably  complete  in  every  particular.  A  force  of 
competent  hands  finds  steady  employment  here,  and  laundry  work  in 
all  its  branches  is  executed  in  a  thorough,  satisfactory  manner  at 
reasonable  prices.  Goods  are  called  for  and  delivered  free  of  extra 
charge.  Mr.  Askew,  who  is  a  native  of  London,  England,  has  resided 
in  this  country  the  greater  part  of  his  life,  coming  here  twenty-two 
years  ago.  when  a  lad  of  thirteen.  He  is  a  business  man  of  marked 
energy,  enterprise,  and  ability,  and  his  permanent  prosperity  is  thor- 
oughly assured. 


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NOR  WALK     AND     SOUTH     NORWALK. 


WPODMORE.  Furniture  Dealer,  No.  65  North  Main  Street, 
S.  Norwalk.— As  one  of  the  leading  establishments  in  the 
new  and  second  hand  furniture  trade,  also  in  house 
furnishing  goods,  may  be  quoted  the  house  of  Mr. 
William  Podmore.  The  stock  comprises  modern  and  antique 
furniture,  purchased  by  Mr.  Podmoi-e  at  the  sales  of  wealthy 
gentlemeu,  and  selected  for  its  rich  and  artistic  ornamentation  or  in- 
laid work.  In  addition,  a  full  assortment  of  stoves,  ranges,  carpets, 
bedd.ng,  crockery,  glassware,  and  house  furnishing  goods  of  every 
description  is  constantly  carried.  The  specialty  of  the  house 
is  the  repairing  of  stoves  and  furniture.  Altogether  these  goods 
are  unique  and  unsurpassed,  and  cannot  but  be  admired  for  their 
undoubted  workmanship  and  general  excellence.  Mr.  Podmore's 
facilities  and  advantages  are  such  that  the  largest  orders  are 
promptly  filled,  and  at  prices  which  will  be  found  difficult  to  be  dupli- 
cated elsewhere.  Mr.  Podmore  established  liimself  in  business  in 
1871  in  the  junk  trade,  and  in  1889  opened  his  present  line  of  busi- 
ness. He  was  born  in  England,  and  has  resided  in  the  United  States 
for  the  past  twenty-two  years.  The  facilities  of  this  establishment 
in  every  department  of  the  business  are  unexcelled,  and  it  has  always 
been  a  strict  rule  with  the  proprietor  to  sell  everything  without  a 
misstatement;  and,  as  he  is  so  well  known  and  highly  esteemed  by 
the  public  at  large,  it  is  useless  for  us  to  add  any  further  commenda- 
tion. 

GEO.  H.  BROMFIELD,  Oil  Dealer,  No.  48  Water  Street,  S.  Nor- 
walk.— An  important  factor  of  commerce  is  the  department 
devoted  to  the  manufacture  and  sale  of  lubi'icating  and  illu- 
minating oils,  a  vast  amount  of  capital  and  the  energies  of 
some  of  our  brightest  business  men  being  engaged  in  this  line.  In 
South  Norwalk  a  leading  representative  of  the  industry  is  Mr.  Geo. 
H.  Bromfield,  who  is  located  at  No.  48  Watt*r  Street.  This  gentleman 
is  a  native  of  England,  but  came  to  the  United  States  twenty-two 
years  ago,  when  a  lad  of  eieven  years,  and  located  in  New  York  City. 
He  was  estaV^Iished  for  some  years  there  in  the  oil  trade  before 
coming  to  this  city,  and  is  thoroughly  experienced  in  all  its  branches. 
Since  his  advent  here  he  has  already  built  up  a  large,  most  desirable 
patronage,  extending  throughout  the  New  England  States,  also  has 
extensive  trade  connections  in  New  York  State  and  New  Jersey,  and 
his  list  of  permanent  customers  is  ston^iily  increasing.  Mr.  Brom- 
field has  recently  removed  to  a  30x60  foot  two-story  and  basement 
building,  three  doors  above  his  former  address.and  with  his  increased 
facilities  will  be  in  a  position  to  better  meet  the  wants  of  a  constant- 
ly expanding  trade.  Mr.  Bromfieltl  carries  a  heavj'  stock  of  superior 
grade  engine, machinery,  cylinder,  illuminating,  sewing  machine  and 
typewriter  oils,  greases  and  engineers'  supplies,  and  ship  chandlery, 
making  a  leading  specialty  of  sewing  machine  oils  for  the  trade. 
Both  a  wholesale  and  retail  demand  is  supplied,  and  the  resources 
commanded  by  Mr.  Bromfield  place  him  in  a  position  to  fill  all  orders 
upon  the  most  favorable  terms.  Mr,  Bromfield  has  lately  admitted 
as  partner  Mr.  Horace  L.  Jacoby.  who  has  a  large  acquaintance  in 
the  locality,  and  is  a  gentleman  of  courtesy  and  business  ability. 

NORWALK  IRON  WORKS,  Riverside  Avenue,  S.  Norwalk.— A 
leading  enterprise  in  South  Norwalk  is  the  well  known  estab- 
lishment of  Charles  H.  Aisthorpe,  known  as  the  "Norwalk 
Pattern  Works,"  where  ail  descriptions  of  patterns  in  wood 
and  iron  are  manufactured.  Mr.  Aisthorpe  estabhshed  the  business  in 
188S  in  a  commodious  two  and  a  half  story  frame  building  measuring 
30x35  feet.  The  worksare  situated  on  Riverside  Avenue,  the  first  floor 
being  occupied  for  iron  work  and  the  floor  above  as  the  wood  work 
department.  A  considerable  number  of  hands  are  employed,  vary- 
ing according  to  the  season.  The  steam  power  is  furnished  by  an 
upright  combined  Baxter  engine  and  boiler  of  10- horse  power,  one 
of  the  latest  improvements  of  that  make  of  engine.  A  specialty, 
aside  from  the  pattern  works,  is  also  made  of  stoves,  steam  and  hot 
air  furnaces,  wood  turning,  band  sawing,  etc.  Mr.  Aisthorpe  is  also 
agent  for  the  celebrated  Carton  furnaces  and  Page's  steam  and  hot 
water  heating  apparatus.  His  trade  is  very  extensive,  orders  being 
received  from  all  sections  of  the  United  States,  and  in  every  instance 
satisfaction  has  been  given.  The  best  and  most  skilled  labor  is  em- 
ployed, and  every  care  is  taken  that  all  goods  shall  leave  the  estab- 


lishment perfect  in  every  respect.  No  better  proof  of  this  state 
ment  can  be  found  than  by  an  inspection  of  his  stock.  Mr.  Aisthorpe 
is  a  native  of  Wisconsin,  and  is  thirty-three  years  of  age.  Though 
comparatively  but  a  short  time  in  South  Norwalk,  he  has  by  energy 
and  perseverance  worked  up  an  extensive  basiness,  and  also  gained 
for  himself  an  enviable  reputation  for  honor  and  integrity.  Person- 
ally he  is  a  social  favorite,  being  highly  esteemed  as  a  courteous, 
honorable  gentleman. 

TAYLOR  &  CO.,  Hardware,  No.  21  Main  Street,  Norwalk.— The 
business  of  this  house  was  founded  in  1883  by  the  present  pro- 
prietors, Messrs.  E.  A.  Taylor  and  J.  H.  Main,  the  former  a 
native  of  Connecticut,  the  latter  of  New  York  State.  Under 
their  able,  energetic  management  a  signal  success  was  achieved  from 
the  very  outset,  the  trade  steadily  expanding  in  volume  with  each 
succeeding  year  until  it  has  reached  its  present  proportions  of  mag- 
nitude. The  premises  occupied  consist  of  a  store  and  basement, 
30x75  feet  in  dimensions,  and  arranged  with  a  view  to  the  convenient 
and  expeditious  dispatch  of  business.  The  heavy  stock  of  merchan- 
dise carried  embraces  a  complete  assortment  of  hardware,  cutlery, 
paints,  oils,  glass,  wall  paper,  window  shades,  etc.  Employing  a 
force  of  fifteen  hands,  the  firm  give  particular  attention  to  the  execu- 
tion of  painting,  paper  hanging,  and  general  interior  decorating. 
supply  estimates  at  shortest  notice,  and  perform  all  work  given 
them  to  do  in  this  line  in  a  prompt  and  thoroughly  finished  manner. 
Customers  in  all  dealings  had  with  this  house  have  their  interests 
carefully  advanced,  and  the  firm  is  one  well  worthy  of  all  patronnge 
that  may  be  extended  it. 

WH.  SMITH  &  CO.,  Hardware,  Steel,  Etc.,  Nos.  15  and  17 
Water  Street,  Norwalk.— This  business  was  established 
^  in  1832  by  Street  &  James,  who  were  succeded  in  1840  by 
W.  C.  Street.  In  1877  Mr.  W.  H.  Smith  became  a  partner, 
and  in  1880Mr.W.C.  Street  retired.when  Mr.  G.W.White  was  admitted 
into  partnership,  the  firm  being  known  by  the  style  and  title  of  W. 
H.  Smith  &  Co.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  two  stores,,having 
a  frontage  of  60  feet  by  a  depth  of  80  feet,  fully  equipped  with  every 
convenience  and  facility  for  the  accommodation  of  the  well  selected 
and  valuable  stock.  The  assortment  includes  all  kinds  of  hardware, 
iron,  and  steel,  carriage  makers''  and  builders''  supplies,  agricultural 
implements,  doors,  sash,  blinds,  paints,  oils,  glass,"  fertilizers,  etc. 
The  firm  handle  only  first  class  goods,  and  offer  advantages  in 
prices  very  difficult  to  be  duplicated  elsewhere.  They  make  a  spe- 
cialty of  doors,  blinds,  sash,  and  interior  trimmings  of  houses,  and 
of  iron  and  .steel;  and  their  trade,  which  is  steadily  increasing,  now 
extends  throughout  all  sections  of  Connecticut.  Mr.  Smith  is  a  na- 
tive of  Connecticut,  and  Mr.  White  is  of  New  York.  They  are  highly 
esteemed  in  trade  cii'cles  for  their  integrity  and  enterprise,  and 
justly  merit  the  substantial  success  achieved  in  this  important  in- 
dustry. 

CHARLES  SMITH.  Marketman,  No.  66  Washington  Street,  South 
Norwalk.— A  popular  and  well  patronized  headquarters  in  South 
Norwalk  for  the  supply  of  choice  meats  and  provisions  is  that 
of  Mr.  Charles  Smith,  whose  market  is  located  at  No.  60  Wash- 
ington Street.  This  gentleman  established  his  enterprise  in  1886 
and  through  the  ample  experience  which  he  brought  to  bear  in  his 
operations  he  has  built  up  a  lar-ge,  active  and  lucrative  trade,  derived 
from  the  best  class  of  citizens,  while  he  has,  at  the  same  time, 
acquired  an  enviable  reputation  as  an  upright,  progressive  and 
honorable  merchant.  The  commodious  premises  occupied  are 
equipped  in  the  most  approved  style  with  a  large  refrigerator,  and 
all  requisite  appliances  and  conveniences.  Mr.  Smith  employs  three 
assistants,  and  has  two  delivery  teams.  He  personally  selects  from 
the  most  reliable  sources  all  the  goods  handled  hy  him,  and  at  his 
store  there  is  to  be  at  all  times  found  a  large  stock  of  the  best  the 
market  affords  in  fi-esh  and  salt  meats,  poultry  and  game,  fruits  and 
vegetables,  all  of  which  are  offered  at  lowest  market  prices.  Cus- 
tomers are  shown  every  attention,  and  goods  are  sent  to  their  homes 
without  extra  charge.  Mr.  Smith  is  a  native  of  this  State,  has  now 
attained  his  sixty-fifth  year,  and  is  esteemed  hy  a  large  circle  of 
citizens  as  a  worthy  citizen  and  deserving  merchant. 


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Bridgeport. 


1": 


[IS  continent  has  been  productive  of  startling  developments.  Events  have  transpired  whose  effects 
still  impress  and  sway  the  older  nations.  States  and  territories  have  been  carved  from  an 
expanse  of  wilderness,  and  cities  have  grown  up  like  an  exhalation.  Presage  and  opinion  have 
been  at  fault,  convenience  and  facility  have  been  potential,  and  the  traveller  of  one  period,  look- 
ing upon  an  attractive  natural  scenery  in  the  seclusion  of  a  forest,  has  returned  to  behold  a  citv 
with  swarming  thousands,  replete  with  the  products  of  the  soil,  resonant  with  the  hum  of  manufacture,  and 
abounding  with  the  treasures  of  art.  In  a  busy  and  somewhat  material  age,  not  many  of  the  community  have 
the  time,  and  some  have  not  the  inclinatioj,  to  dip  very  deeply  into  local  history ;  but  the  phenomenal  growth 
of  Bridgeport,  and  her  majestic  march  as  the  third  of  the  cities  and  towns  of  Connecticut's  commonwealth, 
suggest  as  not  inappropriate  a  passing  glance  along  the  lines  of  what  may  be  termed  the  historical  back-bone 
of  the  state's  metropolitan  life. 

EARLY    SETTLEMENT. 

There  is  arising  a  general  tendency  among  our  people  towards  looking  backward,  and  historical  retrospects 
have  at  least  this  value,  that  they  enable  the  youth  of  the  present  to  appreciate  the  heritage  which  it  enjoys 
from  the  toil  of  the  past.  As  the  glamour  of  the  nation's  youth  melts  into  the  clear  light  of  its  manhood,  we 
are  beginning  to  realize  that  we  have  a  history,  not  only  of  remarkable  events,  but  involving  great  principles, 
and  with  even  something  of  the  charm  and  poetry  of  those  lands  whose  glance  can  be  thrown  back  over  many 
centuries.  One  of  the  most  significant  phases  of  this  historical  spirit  is  that  concerning  itself  with  local  history 
and  life,  and  nowhere  could  a  richer  field  of  this  sort  be  opened  up  than  amid  the  archives  and  memorials  of 
New  England's  towns  and  cities.  The  aboriginal  history  of  Bridgeport  lays  largely  in  that  shadowy  ground 
which  ii  handed  over  to  the  poet  to  people  with  the  traditionary  forms  of  prehistoric  times.  It  was  six 
years  before  the  landing  of  the  Pilgrims  ;it  Plymouth  Rock,  nineteen  years  before  the  first  frame  house  was 
erected  at  Windsor  in  Connecticut,  and  about  twe:ity-three  years  before  we  have  any  knowledge  of  Europeans 
setting  foot  on  the  soil  of  the  state  west  of  the  Honsatonic  river,  in  what  is  now  Fairfield  County,  that  the 
adventurous  Adrian  Block,  a  Dutch  explorer,  sailed  into  Long  Island  Sound  from  the  little  settlement  of  his 
own  countrymen  on  Manhattan  Island,  comprising  only  about  four  houses,  in  his  ship  of  state,  the  "  Restless," 
and  made  the  discovery  of  the  shores  of  Fairfield  County ;  first  observing  the  Norwalk  Islands,  which  he  named 
the  Archipelagoes,  and  then  sailing  to  the  mouth  of  the  Ilousatonic  river,  its  eastern  boundary,  which  he 
named  the  River  of  the  Red  Mountain  ;  and  thus,  as  early  as  1G14  this  county  and  the  Connecticut  river,  and 
the  entire  coast  of  the  state,  for  the  first  time  became  known  to  a  race  of  beings  different  from  the  aborigines. 
The  first  knowledge  of  the  desirable  situationand  great  natural  advantages  of  the  county  for  future  settlements, 

lOS 


104  BRIDGEPORT. 

was  obtained  by  the  English  colonists  while  pursuing  the  retreating  Pequot  Indians  to  the  "  great  swamp,"  in 
the  present  town  of  Fairfield,  where,  July  13,  1637,  a  decisive  battle  was  fought.  In  a  short  time  thereafter 
the  formation  and  settlement  of  towns  commenced.  In  1639  Mr.  Ludlow,  a  distinguished  lawyer,  who  was  at 
the  Indian  swamp  fight  about  two  years  before,  when  he  became  most  favorably  impressed  with  the  locality, 
commenced  a  settlement  at  Fairfield,  called  by  the  natives  Unquowa.  He  brought  about  ten  families  with  him, 
and  settlers  joined  them  from  Watertown  and  Concord,  Mass.  The  territory  was  generally  purchased  of  the 
natives  and  the  settlers  soon  formed  a  township,  and  came  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Connecticut  Colony. 
The  same  year  Mr.  Fairchild  came  from  England  and  purcliased  a  plantation  at  Stratford,  comprising  Pequon- 
nock  and  Cupheag,  as  they  were  known  by  the  Indians,  situated  between  Fairfield  and  the  Housatonic  river; 
and  settlements  were  commenced  immediately,  although  William  Judson  is  said  to  have  settled  here  in  1638, 
and  to  have  erected  a  stone  house.-  John  and  William  Eustice  and  Samuel  Hawley  came  from  lioxbury,  and 
Joseph  Judson  and  Timothy  Wilcoxson  from  Concord,  Mass.  A  few  years  later  Samuel  Walls  came  from 
Wethersfield,  and  some  others  from  Boston.  The  first  clergyman  at  this  place  was  Adam  Blackman,  an 
eminent  and  greatly  beloved  preacher,  formerly  of  the  Church  of  England,  who  came  directly  from  Derbyshire. 
Many  of  his  admirers  followed  him  to  these  shores,  declaring  that  "  thy  people  shall  be  our  people,  and  thy 
God  our  God."  On  this  early  settled  territory,  and  within  a  comparatively  recent  period,  Bridgeport,  the  third 
city  in  size  and  importance  in  the  state,  has  sprung  into  existence.  The  exact  date  of  the  settlement  in  this 
latter  locality  seems  to  be  in  doubt;  but  in  1650  it  is  evident  that  a  few  families  were  residing  in  this  section 
of  Toilsome  Hill,  where  Capt.  David  Sherman,  a  leader  in  matters  of  church  and  state,  was  born  and  resided ; 
and  that  although  the  population  bas  changed  in  locality,  this  was  the  germ  of  the  future  city.  In  1694  a 
parish  was  formed,  named  Fairfield  Village.  In  1701  Fairfield  Village  was  named  Stratfield  by  the  general 
court;  and  after  a  period  of  seventy-five  years,  contained  only  about  1,000  inhabitants.  With  the  gradual 
increase  in  population,  the  business  began  to  centre  at  the  head  of  tide-water,  and  down  the  harbor  or  river 
east  of  Golden  Hill,  and  near  the  east  side  of  Pequonnock  river,  in  the  town  of  Stratford,  when  it  was  named 
Newfield.  In  1765  the  present  Main  Street  of  the  city  was  merely  a  cart-path,  and  there  was  a  small  ferry  to 
the  point  on  the  east  side  of  the  harbor.  In  1820  Newfield  proper  contained  only  about  800  inhabitants. 
This  place  became  an  incorporated  borough  in  the  year  1800,  and  was  then  named  Bridgeport,  although,  as  a 
town,  it  had  no  legal  existence  until  1821,  when  a  tract  of  territory  about  ten  miles  square  on  the  harbor  and 
river  was  organized  as  a  town,  then  containing  not  far  from  1,700  inhabitants.  The  borough  was  organized 
under  a  city  charter  in  1836  with  a  population  of  about  3,400.  For  the  past  half  century  or  more  Bridgeport 
has  taken  the  lead  as  a  commercial  centre,  and  the  commerce  has  been  confined  mostly  to  the  coasting  trade, 
as  the  export  trade  is  still  in  its  infancy.  This  place  was  a  grain  mart  up  to  1832,  and  extensive  commerce  was 
carried  on  here  with  eastern  and  southern  ports.  Prior  to  1840  the  West  Indian  trade  was  very  considerable, 
and  made  good  business  for  millers  and  coopers.  Three  ships  were  at  one  time  engaged  in  the  whale  fisheries 
from  here,  and  a  company  pursued  cod-fishing  on  the  banks  of  Newfoundland ;  and  for  the  past  few  years  a 
larce  trade  in  ice  has  been  developed.  There  are  six  light-liouses  on  the  coast  of  this  county.  The  Penfield 
Keef  light-house  at  Black  Rock  Harbor,  erected  in  1873,  has  a  flashing  red  light,  with  a  fog-bell;  the 
Bridgeport  light-house,  completed  in  ISTl,  has  a  fixed  red  light.  The  first  Board  of  Trade  formed  in  the 
county  was  organized  at  Bridgeport  in  1875,  for  the  purpose  of  giving  every  impetus  to  commercial  and  man- 
ufacturing enterprises. 

TOPOGRAPHY,  RAILROAD    FACILITIES,  ETC. 

Bridgeport  is  most  favorably  situated  on  Long  Island  Sound,  fifty-eight  miles  from  New  York,  and  has 
to-day  a  population  of  some  50,000,  and  what  she  has  gained  in  the  past  from  her  unrivalled  water  high-ways, 
and  however  much  she  may  hope  to  acquire  in  the  future  under  some  con)prebensive  system  of  river  and 
harbor  improvements,  her  present  and  her  future  are  largely  influenced  by  the  facilities  for  railroad  transporta- 
tion the  city  may  possess.  This  thriving  city  is  in  first-class  railroad  communication  with  New  York  and 
Boston,  with  the  West  from  Albany,  and  with  the  Naugatuck  valley  ;  and  there  are  upwards  of  seventy  arrivals 
and  departures  of  trains  daily  at  this  point.  Its  facilities  for  commerce  are  unsurpassed,  having  within  its 
limits  the  Bridgeport,  and  one-half  of  the  Black  Rock  harbors.  That  part  of  the  city  known  as  East  Bridge- 
port is  connected  with  the  other  part  by  four  free  public  bridges  across  the  Pequonnock  river,  and  there  is  an 
ample  foot-bridge  on  the  New  York,  New  Haven  and  Hartford  Railroad  bridge.     The  Housatonic  Railroad, 


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105 


incorporated  in  1830,  running  through  ihe  western  part  of  Connecticut,  ami  fully  opened  for  business  in  1842,— 
the  result  of  tlie  great  persevcrence  and  energy  of  Alfred  Bishop,— placed  Bridgeport  in  as  favorable  a  position 


y^^^^^G^^   a.4. 


as  any  other  seaport  town  in  New  England  in  its  railway  connections  with  the  West,  and  was  really  the  germ  of 
the  rapid  growth  of  the  manufactures  and  commerce  of   the   city.     Hardly  less   important,  however,  has  been 


106 


BRIDGEPORT 


the  effect  of  the  Naugatuck  Railroad  upon  this  part  of  the  county,  which,  incorporated  in  1845,  to  run  from 
Winsted  to  Bridgeport,  and  not  fully  operated  till  1S49,  has  opened  up  to  this  county,  and  to  Bridgeport  in 
particular,  the  advantages  that  flow  from  the  extensive  manufacturing  interests  in  the  Naugatuck  valley. 


.IDDLE^^TRE^tr; 


MANUFACTURES. 
From  the  earliest  industrial  activity  of  the  country,  Bridgeport  has  taken  a  leading  position  as  a  manufact- 
uring city.     Bridgeport  inventors,  too,  have  played  an  important  part  in  the  development  of  forms  of   business 


BRIDGEPORT.  lOT 

in  which  many  millions  of  capital  are  invested,  producing  goods  that  go  all  over  the  country.  A  large  portion 
of  ti:c  population,  in  fact,  are  skilled  artisans,  who  are  employed  in  a  great  variety  of  manufacturing ;  and 
among  the  list  of  productions  which  may  be  named  to  show  the  extent  of  this  industry  are  machinery,  steam- 
engines,  boilers,  and  castings  of  all  descriptions ;  cast-steel  and  car  springs,  springs,  perches  and  axles,  brass 
ware,  pumps,  locks,  hardware,  cutlery.  Sharp's  rifles  and  sporting  guns,  bits  and  braces,  silver-plated  goods  for 
carriages,  saddlery,  and  horse  trimmings,  and  electro-plating  in  gold,  silver,  and  nickel ;  sewing  machines,  for 
which  the  Wheeler  and  "Wilson  Co.  occupies  four  entire  blocks,  with  a  capital  stock  of  $1,000,000,  while  the 
Howe  Company,  with  a  similar  capital,  is  doing  an  enormous  business.  There  are  here  two  patent  leather 
companies  of  $100,000  each,  also  russet  grain  leather  factory ;  cartridges  are  also  manufactured  here,  percussion 
caps  and  paper  and  metallic  shells,  paper  and  jiaper  boxes,  carriages  and  coaches,  coach  lace  and  coach,  liamps, 
hats,  furniture,  sliirts,  ornamental  wood,  wood-finishing  goods,  novelties  and  toys,  saddles  and  harnesses,, 
cement,  sewer  and  drain  pipes,  silk  ribbon,  varnish  of  a  superior  character,  soap,  water  motors,  jeweby  of  a. 
cheap  grade,  boots,  shoes,  etc.,  etc. 

EDUCATIONAL. 

The  general  excellence,  thorough  instruction,  tind  wide  range  of  the  educational  advantages  of  Bridgeport 
have  made  themselves  felt,  not  only  in  the  character  and  trained  ability  of  the  native  citizens  who  have  gone 
forth  from  her  institutions  as  representative  men,  but  have  also  added  to  the  attractions  of  the  city  as  a  place 
of  residence.  Large  and  generous  action  on  the  part  of  the  city  government  has  developed  a  system  of 
schools  unexcelled  in  the  country.  There  are  eighteen  most  attractive  public  school  buildings,  one  of  which 
will  accommodate  over  1,000  pupils,  a  high  school,  a  young  ladies'  seminary,  and  several  private  schools.  The 
Bridgeport  Public  Library  and  Reading-room  contains  over  18,000  volumes.  .■, 

CHURCHES, 

Religion  and  education  go  hand  in  hand  ;  and  side  by  side  with  the  means  that  furnish  the  one  are  tho- 
organizations  for  religious  work  and  worship.  A  church  was  always  uppermost  in  the  minds  of  all  New 
England  settlers,  and  the  same  spirit  has  moved  the  followers  and  descendants,  so  that  the  establishment  and 
growth  of  religious  organizations  have  fairly  kept  in  lino  with  the  material  prosperity  of  the  town.  The 
churches  are  upwards  of  thirty  in  number,  divided  between  the  different  denominations.  St.  Augustine'-s 
Roman  Catholic  Church  is  a  massive  Gothic  edifice,  built  of  granite  at  a  cost  of  about  $150,000;  St.  Mary's 
Catholic  Church  in  East  Bridgeport  is  of  striking  architectural  design  ;  St.  John's  Episcopal  Church  is  of 
handsome  Gothic  design,  and  cost  about  $100,000  ;  the  First  Presbyterian  Church  edifice  is  of  a  peculiarly 
novel  design  throughout :  it  is  of  undressed  blue  stone,  trimmed  with  light  granite,  with  a  tower  about  150> 
feet  in  height.  It  might  be  said  that  all  are  invitingly  and  conveniently  appointed,  and  present  a  series  of 
specimens  of  elegant  church  architecture  of  which  any  city  in  the  Union  might  feel  proud. 

PUBLIC    BUILDINGS,    STREETS,   PARKS,   ETC. 

The  city  is  by  no  means  deficient  in  fine  blocks  of  buildings  and  public  edifices.  Some  of  these  that 
attract  attention  are  the  Bridgeport  and  People's  Savings  Banks  buildings,  the  City  National  Bank,  the  Court 
House,  built  of  freestone  at  a  cost  of  $75,000,  Wheeler's  Block,  which  contains  the  Public  Library,  the 
Standard  Association  Building,  and  two  opera  houses,  one  of  which  is  an  exceedingly  fine  structure.  The 
streets  and  avenues  are  kept  in  cleanly  condition;  arc  well  curbed  and  thoroughly  lighted  with  gas  and  electric 
light  plant ;  the  walks  are  mostly  of  stone  and  concrete,  and  the  system  of  drainage  is  effected  by  over  twenty 
miles  of  sewer  pipes.  A  well  equipped  horse  railroad  and  its  branches  accommodate  the  people  from  the  centre 
to  the  suburbs  of  East  Bridgeport  and  Fairfield,  and  to  the  suburbs  and  the  parks.  Mountain  Grove  Cemetery,, 
on  the  extreme  western  limits  of  the  city,  covers  about  eighty  acres;  it  is  laid  out  with  most  exquisite  taste, 
and  is  adorned  with  massive  and  costly  monuments.  This  city  cannot  be  surpassed  for  its  favorite  drives  and 
popular  pleasure  grounds.  Seaside  Park  is  a  mcyt  charming  place  for  recreation  and  pleasure.  Here,  in  this 
most  appropriate  spot,  has  been  erected  an  imposing  and  co.stly  monument,  adorned  with  marble  statues  and 
bronze  medallions,  to  the  memory  of  the  soldic.-s  and  sailors  who  fell  in  the  late  war.  Washington  Park  in 
East  Bridgeport,  containing  a  fine  grove  of  o\V.  trees,  is  also  an  attractive  place,  and  the  Beardsley  and 
Pembroke  parks  likewise  now  rank  among  the  pc^  mlar  "breathing  places"  of  the  city. 


108  BRIDGEPORT. 

BANKING  INSTITUTIONS. 
Bridgeport's  banking  business  is  perhaps  the  strongest  support  of  the  mercantile  and  manufacturing 
interests  of  this  city  ;  and  working  in  alliance  with  these  interests  in  all  their  legitimate  phases,  each  appreciably 
influences  and  partakes  of  the  tones  and  methods  of  the  other.  Hence  the  banks  of  the  city,  like  her  business 
enterprises,  are  noted  for  their  sound,  energetic,  yet  conservative  management,  command  the  entire  confidence 
of  business  men  and  capitalists,  and  hold  high  rank  among  the  financial  institutions  of  the  country. 

BENEVOLENT  ORDERS,  SOCIETIES,  ETC. 
A  populous  and  progressive  city,  and  a  centre  of  political,  industrial,  and  commercial  activity,  Bridgeport 
contains,  in  the  very  nature  of  things,  a  great  number  of  societies,  organizations,  etc.,  devoted  to  a  variety  of 
purposes, — benevolent,  social,  political,  temperance,  niligious,  scientific,  etc., — the  most  prominent  being  the 
Masonic  Fraternity,  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  Knights  of  Labor,  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workmen, 
American  Legion  of  Honor,  Catholic  Benevolent  Legion,  Knights  of  Pythias,  Order  of  Red  Men,  besides  medi- 
cal, dental,  pharmaceutical,  and  several  other  professional,  technical,  and  literary  associations. 

THE  BOARD  OF  TRADE. 
The  advantages  of  united  effort  are  so  many  and  so  great  that  they  are  recognized  by  all.  The  application 
of  the  axiom  that  "  in  union  there  is  strength"  to  business  affairs,  is  made  in  every  commercial  city  by  the 
establishing  of  boards  of  trade,  merchants'  exchanges,  chambers  of  commerce,  and  other  organizations  of  a 
similar  character.  The  present  Bridgeport  Board  of  Trade  was,  as  already  intimated,  organized  in  1875. 
Throughout  its  sixteen  years  of  history  this  organization  has  contributed  in  a  material  way  to  the  promotion 
of  the  interests  of  trade  in  Bridgeport.  The  officers  and  standing  committee  of  the  Board  for  the  year  1890 
were  as  follows:  president,  David  M.  Read;  vice-presidents,  George  Mallory,  Nathaniel  Wheeler;  directors, 
Henry  Atwater,  Henry  R.  Parrott,  Wilbur  A.  Smith,  F.  Armstrong,  Martin  Lascomb,  H.  O.  Canfield  ;  treas- 
urer, Louis  A.  Van  Keuren  ;  secretary,  Rowland  B.  Lacey ;  executive  committee,  James  Staples,  Zalmon  Good- 
sell,  Frank  J.  Hughes,  Charles  R.  Boothwall,  F.  A.  Mason,  W.  B.  Bostwick ;  committee  of  arbitration,  D.  F. 
HoUister,  S.  A.  Burns,  D.  T.  Crockett,  Thomas  Coulter,  Benjamin  Fletcher,  Jr. 

THE    WATER    SUPPLY. 

The  importance  to  a  city  of  an  amply  effective  water  supply  cannot  be  overestimated.  In  this  important 
particular  Bridgeport  enjoys  advantages  equalled  by  few  cities  and  excelled  by  none ;  all  the  aids  of  modern 
ingenuity  being  employed  to  secure  a  sufficiency  of  pure  water  for  all  the  needs  of  the  people. 

THE    PRESS. 

The  press  of  Bridgeport  is  fully  up  to  the  highest  grade  of  modern  newspaper  enterprise,  and  in  all  the 
departments  of  ne  s^s  gathering,  of  criticisms  and  thoughtful  discussion,  the  papers  of  the  city  are  true  repre- 
sentatives of  its  progress  and  advancement.  They  have  exerted  a  powerful  influence  in  promoting  the  material 
prosperity  of  the  city,  and  in  producing  the  results  of  energy  and  industry  which  have  culminated  in  the 
Bridgeport  of  to-day. 

FIRE    DEPARTMENT. 

The  citizens  of  Bridgeport  may  certainly  be  congratulated  on  the  efficiency  of  their  arrangements  for  pro- 
tection against  fire.  The  officers  and  members  of  this  department  perform  the  work  assigned  to  them  in  an 
entirely  satisfactory  manner,  and  for  efficienc}-,  its  number  being  considered,  we  believe  Bridgeport's  fire  depart- 
ment will  compare  favorably  with  any  in  New  England.  The  equipment  of  men  and  apparatus  is  as  follows : 
one  chief  engineer,  three  assistant  engineers,  four  steamer  engineers,  four  assistant  steamer  engineers,  ten  steamer, 
hose,  and  hook-and-ladder  drivers,  one  tillerraan,  fifty-two  hose  and  hook-and-ladder  men,  this  body  manning 
one  first-class,  two  second-class,  and  one  third-class  steamer,  one  first-class  hook-and-ladder  truck,  and  one  hose 
carriage. 

VALUATION    OF    PROPERTY. 

The  financial  condition  of  the  city  is  a  good  one,  and  its  credit  is  first-class.  The  recapitulation  of  the 
valuation  of  property  of  the  city  of  Bridgeport  for  the  fiscal  jjfear  ended  March,  1890,  being  as  follows:  Street 
Department,  822,800  ;  Fire  Department,  $152,292.60  ;  dra-t  bridges,  $208,500  ;  parks,  $410,000  ;  sundries, 
§.S.925  ;  land   and   buildings,  $150,000 ;    Department   of   Public   Charities  $90,202.69 — total,   $1,037,720.29. 


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The  net  public  debt,  according  to  estimate  furnished  by  Mayor  Robert  E.  De  Forest,  was  $1,683,000;  tlie 
aggregate  value  of  real  and  personal  property,  $11,000,000;  the  tax  on  each  |100  of  assessed  valuation,  $2.50; 
and  the  decrease  of  debt  during  the  past  year,  $44,359.41. 

ADVANTAGES   OF   THE   CITY   AS   A    MANUFACTURING    SEAT,    ETC. 

The  mushroom  towns  of  the  West  attract  residents  by  the  rapidity  of  their  expansion  ;  but  there  are  towns 
in  the  East  that,  while  making  haste  slowly,  have  in  their  development  brought  infinitely  greater  prosperity  to 
their  citizens,  a  more  general  and  substantial  accretion  of  wealth,  and  more  of  the  social  incidents  which  go  ta 


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make  life  best  worth  living.  Conspicuous  among  the  latter  towns  ranks  Bridgeport.  In  all  competitions  with 
fresh  competitors  Bridgeport  stand.s  in  the  relation  tliat  a  well-constructed,  well-organized,  well-eq\jipped  manu- 
factory, with  ample  capital  and  great  facilities,  surrounded  by  a  population  of  skilled  workmen,  docs  to  one  less 
favorably  located,  witii  inferior  facilities,  freshly  established,  wanting  in  experience,  and  deficient  in  mechanical 
knowledge  and  skill  to  draft  from.  With  Bridgeport  it  is  not  the  ability  in  any  competitions  that  may  arise  to 
maintain  her  past  superiority,  it  is  simply  the  will  so  to  do.  The  power  she  has,  and  competition,  will  only 
bring  out  the  will  to  maintain  her  own,  under  wliich  competition  will  benefit  rather  than  impair.     In  Bridgeport 


110  BRIDGEPORT. 

locations  for  building,  combining  the  requisites  of  space,  water,  and  transportation  facilities,  are  to  be  had  in 
every  direction,  at  very  reasonable  prices  and  on  accommodating  terms.  In  intimate  connection  with  the  advan- 
tages belonging  to  Bridgeport  is  the  salubrity  of  location.  The  tables  of  mortality  treating  upon  this  are  con- 
clusive of  the  superiority  on  this  point  of  this  community  ;  and  without  doubt  the  great  health  possessed  by 
this  manufacturing  population  weighs  heavily  in  the  summing  up  of  the  advantages  of  this  location  as  a  manu- 
facturing point.  Not  only  to  the  workman  is  the  health  of  his  family  and  himself  of  importance,  but  to  the 
manufacturer  as  well.  The  loss  of  income  by  three  or  four  weeks'  sickness  by  a  workman,  or  by  the  increased 
demands  upon  his  earnings  from  frequent  illness  in  his  family,  is  seriously  felt  in  the  consequent  deprivation  of 
-comforts  which  the  money  lost  from  lost  time,  and  necessarily  expended  in  drugs  and  doctors'  bills,  would 
purcliase.  The  lessening  of  such  misfortunes  is  an  object  in  the  selection  of  his  place  of  toil.  To  the  manufact- 
urer, whose  profits  often  depend  upon  the  skilled  and  unbroken  labor  of  a  set  of  hands,  the  loss  from  the  forced 
substitution  of  green  hands  for  competent  ones,  or  the  ragged  running  of  his  machinery  from  the  forced  deple- 
tion of  his  working  force  by  illness,  is  also,  especially  if  occurring  when  his  order-books  are  full,  a  great  injury, 
not  only  to  his  profits,  but  to  the  smooth  working  of  his  business.  To  the  employer,  therefore,  as  well  as  the 
employee,  is  the  healthfulness  of  location  a  subject  for  careful  consideration ;  and  there  are  few  points,  as 
statistics  show,  possessed  of  all  or  any  of  the  requisites  for  supporting  a  manufacturing  community  wliich  can 
"Compare  with  Bridgeport  in  point  of  salubrity. 

BRIDGEPORT   AS   A    PLACE    OF    RESIDENCE. 

So  much  of  our  space  has  been  devoted  to  statistical  information  of  the  mamifacturing  and  business  inter- 
«sts  of  the  city,  it  may  possibly  be  inferred  by  many  who  are  strangers  to  the  place  that  Bridgeport,  like  many 
■manufacturing  centres  of  New  England,  is  not  desirable  as  a  place  of  residence.  But  such  is  far  from  the  fact, 
if  beauty  of  situation,  benefits  of  unexcelled  business  opportunity,  all  that  is  wise  in  conservatism,  united  with 
all  that  is  grand  and  noble  in  this  progressive  age;  if  surroundings  elevating  in  influence,  institutions  helpful  in 
an  honorable  struggle  with  the  vicissitudes  of  practical  life;  if  health,  wealth,  and  happiness  are  attractions  in 
<i  place  of  residence,  then  Bridgeport  recommends  herself  as  essentially  a  place  to  live  in.  The  resident  of 
Bridgeport,  be  he  workman  with  hands  or  brain,  may  have  his  own  home,  made  attainable  by  the  large  indus- 
tries which  arc  glad  to  exchange  just  coin  for  fair  service,  and  by  low  rents,  with  room  for  the  garden  and  leave 
to  own  his  spot  of  ground — while  the  cheapness  of  the  overflowing  home  market  relieves  him  from  an  existence 
■of  mere  animal  slavery  to  the  common  needs  of  life.  Thus  the  manufacturer  and  capitalist  seeking  a  home  in 
Bridgeport  find  their  interests  on  well-being  of  society  resting  on  a  sound,  secure  basis  of  well-conditioned  labor. 
A  larger  query,  atid  one  of  greater  import  than  the  mere  question  of  labor  to  a  man  planting  his  business  hero, 
is  that  the  whole  conduct  of  the  affairs  of  the  city  by  the  selection  of  its  oflicers  is  in  the  hands  of  intelligent 
people  who  make  Bridgeport  their  permanent  home,  and  do  not  leave  us  at  the  mercy  of  a  shifting  population. 
Again,  the  cost  of  living  is  not  excessive,  although  the  general  prosperity  has  created  a  demand  for  the  best  the 
mark'Ct  affords,  and  has  consequently  enhanced  prices  over  those  of  more  stagnant  communities.  The  superior 
system  of  public  schools  which  Bridgeport  has  long  fostered  with  especial  solicitude ;  the  inestimable  benefits  of 
the  religious  privileges  afforded  by  the  many  churches,  where  each  may  find  his  most  congenial  place  of  wor- 
ship ;  the  advantages  of  free  library,  art  galleries,  and  the  most  charming  social  circles, — all  these  advantages  in 
a  setting  of  healthful  climate  and  sanitary  local  influences,  together  with  the  oft-quoted  business  prospects  and 
■opportunities  of  the  city,  make,  as  it  were,  a  medley  of  substantial  attractions  as  a  residence  suited  to  the  various 
requirements  of  the  types  of  men  and  women  in  whose  lives  and  business  schemes  and  aspirations  the  term  and 
jtUoe  of  home  take  a  predisposing  part. 

CONCLUSION. 

As  a  fitting  conclusion  to  what  has  been  stated  in  the  foregoing  of  Bridgeport  and  her  advantages,  we  can 
■do  no  better  than  quote  the  following  excerpts  from  the  annual  message  delivered  April  2d,  1890,  by  the  Hon. 
EL  De  Forests,  Mayor,  to  the  Gentlemen  of  the  Common  Council :  "  The  Report  of  our  Auditor  shows  that  our 
expenses  have  not  exceeded  our  income ;  that  on  the  contrary,  aside  from  obligations  of  the  town  Stratford, 
■enforced  on  us  by  the  annexation  of  a  portion  of  her  territory,  our  indebtedness  is  to-day  less,  by  $50,877.24, 
than  it  was  one  year  ago.  This  result,  moreover,  while  it  has  necessitated  the  observance  of  a  suitable  economy 
in  all  the  departments,  has  been  reached  without  material  detriment  to  any.     Our  roads  and  bridges  have  been 


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(kept  in  good  condition  ;  the  well-known  efficiency  of  our  lire  service  has  been  fully  maintained ;  tlie  preserva- 
tion of  public  order  and  safety  by  our  police  has  certainly  not  been  in  any  respect  inferior  to  that  of  previous 
years;  and  tike  educational  advantages  afforded  to  the  rising  generation  by  our  excellent  system  of  public 
schools  have  been  enlarged  and  improved  rather  than  abridged.  Our  Board  of  Health,  with  limited  means,  but 
with  disinterested  and  patient  fidelity  to  the  public  interest,  have  well  discharged  the  important  duties  of  their 
office ;  the  appropriations  for  our  parks,  though  somewhat  below  the  desired  amount,  liave  been  so  well  applied 
by  our  efficient  commissioners  that  there  has  been  no  appreciable  impairment  of  the  utility  or  beauty  of  those 
attractive  features  of  our  city.  .  .  .'^  Again,"  Of  all  tlie  departments  of  our  newly  organized  government  (referring 
to  the  consolidation  of  the  town  of  Stratford  with  the  city  of  Bridgeport),  the  Board  of  Public  Charities,  in  the 
importance,  extent,  variety  and  difficulty,  and  grave  responsibility  of  its  duties,  has  held  tlie  most  prominent 
place;  and  those  who  have  not  given  the  subject  special  examination  are  probably  but  little  aware  of  the  care- 
ful and  unremitting  attention,  the  endless,  annoying,  and  thankless  labor,  and  the  excellent  business  judgment 
and  management  which  the  gentlemen  constituting  that  commission  have  bestowed  on  the  work.  .  .  .  We  extend 
the  hand  of  cordial  welcome  to  those  who,  by  the  annexation  of  West  Stratford  territory,  have  been  brought 
into  our  municipal  household.  One  with  us  in  location  and  all  material  interests,  it  was  eminently  fitting  that 
they  should  become  identical  in  corporate  organization.  .  .  .  For  our  continued  business  prosperity,  for  our 
exemption  from  fire,  tempest,  and  pestilence,  and  for  all  our  temporal  blessings,  we  ought  to  devoutly  recognize 
the  constant  care  and  mercy  of  Divine  Providence/'  Such  being  the  utterances  of  Bridgeport's  chief  magistrate, 
we  would  ask  the  reader  has  our  own  pen  been  in  any  degree  too  optimistic  in  this  brief  portrayal  of  Bridgeport 
and  her  advantages  ? 

********* 

We  here  give  our  readers  and  the  business  community  brief  sketches  of  many  of  tlie  mercantile  and 
raannfacturing  enterprises  of  the  city  of  Bridgeport,  These  will  be  found  interesting  as  an  indication  of  its 
comraercial  growth,  and  may  also  serve  to  show  the  completeness  of  the  market  at  this  point  for  the  supply  of 
everything  demanded  by  her  citizens  and  the  inhabitants  of  the  surrounding  country. 


HIRAM  W.  GIBBS.  Auctioneer.  Appraiser,  Etc.,  No.  318  Main 
Street.— The  requirements  tu  become  a  successful  auction- 
eer are  varied  and  numerous,  and  many  of  them  are  such 
that  comparatively  few  people  possess.  They  embody 
a  copious  flow  of  language,  good  a<ldress,  a  thoroughly  practical  ac- 
quaintance with  the  staple  classes  of  goods,  their  values,  and  withal 
a  competent  judge  of  human  nature.  These  qualifications  are  well 
combined  iu  the  person  of  Mr.  Hiram  W.  Gibbs,  wlio  has  always 
maintained  a  high  reputatiou  for  honorable,  straightforward,  and 
liberal  business  methods.  3Ir.  Gibbs  was  bom  in  this  state  in  1840, 
and  when  he  had  arrived  at  the  age  of  majority  he  was  among  the 
first  of  Connecticut's  young  men  to  enlist  in  the  defence  and  honor 
of  his  country's  flag,  and  served  in  the  First  Connecticut  Regiment; 
and,  being  honorably  discharpcd,  he  returned  home  to  participate  in 
peaceful  commercial  life.  Thoroughly  competent  by  experience 
and  superior  ability,  he  inaugurated  this  enterprise  on  hLs  own  ac- 
count, and  from  the  start  has  enjoyed  a  record  of  unbroken  suc- 
cess and  prosperity,  while  the  patronage  is  annually  increasing  in 
volume.  He  has  but  recently  occupied  his  present  location,  which 
comprises  a  fine  two-storj-  buiUiing,  the  first  floor  and  basement  be- 
ing devoted  especially  to  business  purposes.  They  are  conipacrly 
and  neatly  arranged  and  admirably  adapted  to  the  business.  lighted 
by  electricity,  and  other  facilities  are  provided  for  the  accommoda- 
tion of  the  stock  on  hand  and  their  inspection  by  customers.  Sales 
of  merchandise  of  every  character,  new  and  second  hand  household 
goods,  horses,  cattle,  houses,  real  estate,  and  in  fact,  everything'  is 
sold  here  on  commission  at  the  shortest  notice,  and  satisfactory 
returns  made  promptly.  Auction  sales  of  household  goods  are 
conducted  at  residences;  also  sales  of  real  estate  are  made  when 
desired  on  the  premises  to  be  sold.  Sales  are  held  at  stated  inter- 
vals at  his  store  of  new  and  second  hand  furniture,  carpets,  bedding, 
dry  goods,  notions,  hardware,  etc.  In  addition  to  the  auction  busi- 
ness, Mr.  Gibbs  enjoys  a  wide  popularity  as  an  appraiser  of  values  of 
aU  classes  of  goods,  and  his  judgment  upon  such  occasions  is  consid- 
ered as  final.  He  Is  a  wideawake,  popular,  reliable,  and  honorable 
gentleman,  an  active  and  consistent  Free  Mason,  a  prominent  com- 
rade in  the  Grand  Army,  and  a  Knight  of  Honor. 


ELLIOTT  &  O VI ATT,  Dealers  iu  Choice  Groceries,  Beef,  Pork, 
Etc,,Nos.-353and  355  Fairfield  Avenne,Xo.  60 Courtlandt  Street, 
and  Nos.  1S6  and  188  Cannon  Stret-t.— One  of  the  largest  and 
leading  retail  grocery  establishments  in  this  section  of  the  city 
of  Bridgeport,  is  that  of  Messrs.  Elliott  &  Oviatt.  This  representative 
house  was  established  in  1888,  in  the  quarters  it  still  occupies,  by 
3Iessrs.  T.  A.  Elliott,  George  L.  Elliott,  and  George  T.  Oviatt.  under 
the  above  firm  name.  The  building  in  which  the  stores  are  located 
is  an  elegant  and  substantial  three-story  brick  structure,  of  which 
the  entire  first  floor  with  basement  are  devoted  to  the  purposes  of 
this  business.  It  is  in  all  respects  a  well-appointed,  first  class  estab- 
lishment, and  has  a  very  desirable  patronage,  both  wagon  and 
counter  trade  being  vfiry  large.  The  store  is  tastefully  fitted  up  and 
is  provided  with  all  the  best  appliances  for  the  display- and  inspection 
of  the  fine  stock  carried,  as  well  as  for  the  promotion  of  the  conven- 
ience of  customers.  Here  is  always  carried  a  large  and  carefully 
selected  assortment  of  fancy  and  staple  groceries,  provisions,  etc., 
such  as  are  to  be  found  only  in  houses  of  the  highest  order.  It  in- 
cludes choice  new  teas,  fresh  coffees,  spices,  fruits  and  vegetables  in 
season,  condiments,  sauces,  pickles,  and  all  kinds  of  relishes  and 
table  delicacies;  prime  dairy  butter,  cheese,  new-laid  eggs;  fresh, 
salt,  and  smoked  meats,  beef,  pork,  surgar  cured  hams,  breakfast 
bacon,  while  a  specialty  is  made  of  canned  goods  of  every  descrip- 
tion. The  best  of  goods  only  are  handled,  while  the  prices  prevailing 
are  unusuall}*  low,  considering  the  quality  and  quantity,  patrons 
being  assured  of  getting  full  weight  and  an  excellent  article.  Four 
courteous  and  obliging  clerks  are  employed,  and  goods  are  delivered 
free  of  charge,  two  wagons  being  in  steady  ^service  supplying  cus- 
tomers. The  trade  is  brisk  and  increasing,  and  covers  the  whole 
city.  Mr.  T.  A.  Elliott,  the  head  of  the  firm,  is  an  Irishman  by  birth, 
and  has  resided  in  this  country  some  thirty  years.  Both  Messrs. 
Geo.  L.  Elliott  and  Geo.  T.  Oviatt  are  natives  of  Connecticut,  the 
former  being  an  active  member  of  the  order  of  Knights  of  Pythias, 
and  the  latter  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  They  are  all  three  wide-awake  and 
enterprising  business  men,  and  very  popular  with  all  with  whom 
they  have  dealings. 


112 


BRIDGEPORT. 


BECK  &  BRIER,  Boots,  Shoes,  and  Rubbers,  No.  210  Main 
Street.— There  are  no  articles  of  wearing  apparel  of  more  im- 
portance than  boots  and  shoes,  and  the  great  advances  that 
liave  been  made  towards  cheapening  their  production  during 
recent  years  have  placed  them  within  the  reach  of  rich  and  poor  alike. 
A  comparatively  new  establishmf  ut  devoted  to  this  branch  of  indus- 
try in  Bridgeport,  and  rapidly  w  irming  its  way  to  a  foremost  position 
among  its  contemporaries  in  consequence  of  the  high  character  of 
its  goods  and  fair,  square  dealings  with  patrons,  is  that  of  IVIessrs. 
Beck  &  Brier,  whose  concern  is  centrally  located  at  No.  210  Main 
Street.  The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  Israel  Beck,  born  in 
Austria  in  1863,  and  came  to  the  United  States  and  settled  in  this 
city  in  1884.  and  Moses  Bi-ier,  born  in  the  same  country  one  year 
later,  and  a  resident  of  this  country  and  city  since  1883.  Both  are 
thoroughly  experienced  in  all  branches  of  this  trade,  and  in  1890 
they  organized  this  firm  under  the  present  title,  and  inaugurated 
this  establishment,  which  at  once  secured  an  enduring  hold  on  pub- 
lic favor,  and  a  vei-y  liberal  and  substantial  trade  has  been  devel- 
oped that  is  constanily  increasing.  Their  store  is  located  in  a  fine, 
substantial  three-story  brick  building,  and  is  of  ample  dimensions, 
compactly  and  attractively  arranged  and  supplied  with  every  con- 
venience for  the  transaction  of  business  and  the  comfort  of  patrons. 
The  stock  carried  is  full  and  complete,  and  embraces  everything  in 
the  line  of  fine  and  medium  grades  of  hand  and  machine  made  boots, 
shoes,  gaiters,  slippers,  etc.,  for  men,  youths,  and  boys.  Also  every- 
thing that  is  new,  stylish,  and  seasonable  in  the  line  of  footwear  for 
ladies,  misses,  and  children,  including  canvas  slippers  and  shoes, 
lawn  tennis,  bicycle,  baseball,  and  other  novelties  in  this  line  of 
wearing  apparel,  together  with  a  choice  assortment  of  rubber  hoots, 
shoes,  sandals,  etc.,  for  all  ages  and  both  sexes.  These  goods  have 
been  selected  from  among  the  prcihiciions  of  the  best  makers 
known  to  the  trade,  and  are  unsurpassed  in  style,  quality  of  male- 
rial,  and  workmanship,  while  the  prices  are  very  reasonable.  A  spe- 
cialty is  the  manufacture  of  fine  boots  and  shoes  to  order,  in  which 
only  the  very  best  material  and  fine  workmanship  are  permitted, 
and  careful  attention  is  given  to  repairing.  Messrs.  Beck  &  Brier 
are  pleasant,  courteous,  and  enterprising  young  men,  prompt,  hon- 
orable, and  reliable,  and  justly  merit  the  success  they  have  achieved 
by  their  abiUty  and  perseverance. 

PYLE  &  TOMLINSON,  Wholesale  Dealers  in  Teas.  Coffees, 
Spices,  and  Grocers  Sundries,  Tobacco,  Cigars,  Cigarettes 
and  Snufif,  Nos.  338  and  310  Water  Street.— This  business  was 
established  in  1875,  under  tlie  firm  name  of  Hopson.  P^-le  & 
Co.,  and  continued  as  such  till  1889,  when  jMr.  Hopson  retired  and 
Mr.  W.  S.  Tomlinson  became  a  partner.  In  that  period  the  firm, 
which  does  a  wholesale  business  exclusively,  has  acquired  a  high 
reputation  both  for  the  quality  of  the  goods,  to  which  they  pay  the 
most  strenuous  attention,  and  for  the  push  and  ability  shown  in  its 
management.  Messrs.  Pyle  &  Tomlinson  do  a  very  large  business 
in  this  section  of  the  state,  the  dealei-s  of  the  surrounding  towns 
and  villages  making  the  place  the  headquarters  for  the  goods.  Teas, 
coffees,  spices,  and  the  large  line  of  goods  implied  by  the  term  of 
sundries  are  kept  in  large  stock,  so  that  tliey  are  capable  of  supply- 
ing the  heaviest  orders.  In  the  lines  of  tobacco  and  tobacco  manu- 
factures, such  as  cigars,  cigarettes,  and  snuff,  the  firm  has  always 
on  hand  the  best  brands  of  all  prices,  exhibiting  a  variety  for  choice 
almost  unrivalled  in  the  state.  Cut  and  plug  tobaccos,  cigars  of  do- 
mestic and  foreign  manufacture,  and  cigarettes  in  endless  variety 
and  placed  before  the  public  in  the  most  alluring  of  packages,  dis- 
tinguish the  stock  of  Messrs.  Pyle&  Tomlinson.  The  coffees  supplied 
by  this  firm  have  long  been  favorably'  known  to  the  tiade.  The  firm 
makes  a  specialty  of  roasting  their  own,  and  the  skill  and  taste  of 
the  proprietors  is  in  no  way  better  shown  than  in  the  manner  in 
which  this  is  done  and  the  whole  aroma  of  the  fragrant  berry  pre- 
served in  its  pristine  purity.  The  same  attention  is  paid  to  the 
spice  department,  while  tobaccos  receive  the  utmost  attention  at 
the  hands  of  these  experienced  dealei-s,  "who  in  the  matter  of  this 
branch  of  the  business  are  fully  alive  to  the  necessity  of  making 
and  maintaining  a  high  standard  in  quality.  The  business  is  carried 
on  in  a  four-story  brick  building,  30x100  feet  dimensions,  and  eight 
persons  are  kept  busy  in  the  handling  of  the  goods.  Mr.  Henry  H. 
Pyle,  who  is  s-t  the  hend  of  this  successful  and  enterprising  firm,  is  a 
native  of  Pennsylvania,  about  forty-five  years  of  age.  Sir.  W.  S. 
Tomlinson  is  a  native  of  the  city  of  Bridgeport,  and  has  seen  forty 


summers  come  and  go.  Both  gentlemen  hold  a  high  position  among 
the  merchants  of  Connecticut,and  are  as  distinguished  for  their  genial 
personal  qualities  as  they  are  respected  for  their  business  capacity. 

FC.  CANNON,  Grocer,  No.  304  Broad  Street.— The  grocery 
trade  occupies  a  most  important  position  in  the  commerce 
of  every  prominent  business  centre,  as  it  is  a  branch  of 
business  which  includes  almost  every  necessary  article  of 
food,  among  which  are  the  products  of  every  country  in  the  world, 
and  the  necessity  of  obtaining  such  supplies  in  their  freshness  and 
purity  is  apparent  to  every  person  of  ordinary  intelligence.  A 
popular,  reliable,  and  prosperous  house  engaged  in  this  business  in 
Bridgeport,  enjoying  a  well-earned  reputation  for  handling  only 
pure  and  first-class  goods,  and  fair,  square  dealings,  is  that  of  Mr. 
F.  C.  Cannon,  located  at  No.  304  Broad  Street.  This  business  was 
founded  originally  by  Mr.  F.  B,  Head  in  1882  and  carried  on  by  him 
with  excellent  success  until  1890,  when  he  disposed  of  it  to  ihe 
present  proprietor,  while  under  his  superior  management  and  enter- 
prise the  trade  is  constantly  increasing  in  volume  and  influence. 
The  premises  utilized  for  the  business  comprise  a  neatly  and  at- 
tractively appointed  store  of  ample  dimensions,  with  a  well-lighted 
and  spacious  basement,  both  being  fully  equipped  with  every  con- 
venience for  the  successful  transaction  of  business.  The  stock  car- 
ried is  always  fresh  and  complete,  and  embraces  everything  in  the 
line  of  fine  staple  and  fancy  groceries,  such  as  pure  and  fresh  new- 
crop  Young  and  Old  Hyson,  Japan,  Imperial,  Gunpowder,  Oolong. 
Souchong,  and  other  high  grade  teas;  choice  Mocha,  Java,  and 
South  American  coffees;  cocoas,  chocolates  and  spices,  best  known 
brands  of  hermetically  sealed  goods  in  tin  and  glass;  sauces,  con- 
diments, relishes,  table  delicacies,  foreign  and  domestic  fruits; 
sugars,  syrups  and  molasses,  chuice  family  flour,  fancy  cereal  and 
farinaceous  foods;  prime  dairy  and  fancy  creamery  butter  and 
cheese;  pure  leaf  lard,  fresh-laid  eggs,  farm  and  garden  products; 
bakers'  and  laundry  supplies';  salt  and  smoked  meats  and  fish;  pure 
wines  and  liquors  for  family  use;  popular  brands  of  tobaccos  and 
cigars;  etc.  The  goods  of  this  house  are  noted  for  their  purity, 
uniform  excellence,  and  low  prices.  Order,  system,  and  cleanliness 
are  carefully  observed,  while  polite  assistants  serve  patrons  promptly, 
and  orders  are  delivered  at  residences  in  the  city  free  of  charge. 
Mr.  Cannon  is  a  pleasant,  genial,  and  enterprising  dealer,  prompt, 
lionorable.  and  reliable,  and  is  highly  respected  iu  social  and  com- 
mercial circles. 

GF.  DROin''E,  Galvanized  Iron,  Copper,  and  Brass  Architec- 
tural Work  of  all  Kinds,  and  Tinning.  Plumbing,  and  Gas 
Fitting,  Nos.  27  and  29  State  Street.— An  enterprising, 
thriving,  and  prosperous  concern  actively  engaged  in 
one  of  the  leading  industrial  branches  of  trade  in  the  city  of 
Bridgeport  is  the  establishment  of  Mr.  G.  F.  Drouve.  This 
gentleman  has  obtained  a  high  reputation  in  his  line,  and  is 
endorsed  by  builders,  architects,  and  property  owners  owing 
to  the  superiority,  finish,  and  durability  of  his  workmanship. 
Having  a  thorough  knowledge  of  this  trade  in  all  its  branches,  by 
years  of  practical  experience,  he  and  Mr.  Howland  founded  this 
business  in  1885,  the  firm  name  being  Howland  &  Drouve.  The 
former  having  withdrawn  from  the  firm  in  1890,  Mr.  Drouve  has 
since  conducted  the  business  alone,  and  has  built  up  a  large  and 
influential  trade.  The  premises  he  occupies  are  centrally  located 
and  spacious,  comprising  a  finely  fitted  up  store,  30x60  feet  in 
dimensions,  with  workshop  in  the  rear  25x50  feet  in  area.  The 
latter  is  equipped  with  all  the  latest  improved  machinery,  tools,  and 
appliances  known  to  the  trade,  and  steadv  employment  is  afforded 
to  fifteen  skilled  workmen.  The  range  of  work  embraces  all  kinds 
of  metal  roofing,  spouting,  cornices,  crestings.  general  tin.  copper, 
and  brass  work  of  all  kinds.  A  specialty  is  made  of  the  manXifac- 
ture  of  metal  skylights,  also  of  plumbing,  particular  attention  being 
paid  in  the  latter  line  to  sanitary  plumbing,  ventilation,  and  drainage. 
Estimates  are  furnished  and  contracts  entered  into  and  executed 
satisfactorily  at  bottom  prices.  In  the  store  is  to  be  found  a  full 
and  complete  as.sortment  of  lead  and  iron  pipe,  pumps,  basins, 
and  other  plumbers'  supplies,  also  metal  house-furnishing  goods  of 
every  description,  all  made  of  the  best  materials  in  the  best  style 
of  workmanship,  and  offered  at  lowest  prices.  Mr.  Drouve  is  an 
energetic  and  enterprising  man  who  has  gained  a  well-merited 
success,  and  who  is  extremely  popular  in  the  trade  and  business, 
circles  of  this  city. 


BRIDGEPORT, 


112 


JuIIS  KEARNS.  Pi-i>i'liial  TinninK.  Pliniil.iiif;  nii.l  (iii^-lltling, 
No.  97  Middle  Strei't.— Tlie  plumbing'  and  gas  tiitiiiK  trade  has 
n»  more  popular  and  able  representative  in  the  city  of  lirldpe- 
jKirt  than  Mr.  John  Keariis,  whose  well  known  establishment 
is  situated  at  No  07  Middle  Street.  This  gentleman  was  born  in  the 
state  of  New  York,  and  has  for  over  twenty  yeniN  been  a  resident  of 
this  city.  He  established  his  present  business  in  1H85,  and  from  tin- 
first,  thronffh  his  i?idnstry  and  the  general  excellence  of  his  wor-k.  se- 
cured a  large  and  desii-able  patronage.  His  pi-emises  compri.se  a 
large  and  commodions  shop  and  basement,  each  being  22x64  feet  in 
dimensions,  with  workshop  in  the  rear.    The  latter  is  equipped  in  a 


most  completv  ni;iiiniM-  with  all  the  l:ilf«t  appliances  and  devices 
known  to  the  trade,  and  which  can  facilitate  the  active  prosecution 
of  the  important  indiistr>-  carried  on.  Tinning,  plumbin^r.  steam  an<i 
g.as  fitting  in  all  their  branches  are  executed :  also  tin  ro.ifing,  and  all 
kinils  of  sheet-iron,  zinc,  and  copper  work.  A  specialty  is  made  of 
ht>:-airfurnace  work,  and  in  thoroucrhness  of  execution  and  reliability 
the  work  of  no  other  establishment  can  compete  with  that  of  Mr. 
Keams.  Twelve  skilled  assistants  are  employed,  and  estimates  are 
furnished  and  conti-acts  entered  into  and  executed  with  care  and 
despatch.  In  the  store  is  always  to  be  found  a  full  and  complete  as 
sortment,  also,  of  plumbers'  and  gas-fitters'  appliances,  includinggr.s- 
fixtures,  patent  hydrants,  lift  and  force  piimps,.wash  basins,  bath 
tubs,  water  closets,  iron  sinks,  sheet  lead,  galvanized  iron  pipe,  street 
washers,  copper  and  ii-on  boilers.  Mr.  Kearns  is  agent  for  the  cele- 
brated Standard  Air  Pressure  pumps,  vents,  etc..  for  lager,  ale,  and 
porter;  also  for  rubber  hose  of  the  best  quality,  of  which  heanrriesa 
■large  stock.  Tlie  trade  is  a  large  and  thriving  one,  and  the  wants  of 
all  classes  of  patrons  are  ministered  ti^  with  great  success.  Mr. 
Hearns  is  a  memlH'r  of  the  Knights  of  C't>lumbus,  also  of  the  Order 
of  Foresters,  ami  ii  at  present  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Aldermen, 
as  representative  of  the  Third  Ward  of  this  cit.r. 

Z.VI.MON  GOODSELL,  Jobber  and  Dealer  in  Manufacturers'  Sup- 
plies, Nos.  454  and  450  Water  Street.  Mr.  Zaimon  Goodsell 
occupit^  in  Bridgeport  a  position  as  prominent  as  it  is  unique. 
With  (hat  adaptability  so  pectdlar  and  characteristic  of  the 
shrewd  Connecticut  dealer  he  successfully  unites  under  his  own 
supervision  several  lines  of  business  which  in  some  respects  might 
seem  wholl.v  dissimilar  or  disconnected.  He  holds  the  leadinj' 
fire  insurance  agenc.r.  is  a  large  real  estate  owner  and  dealer,  ha^ 
building  lots  ,nUva.vs  for  sale,  iind  is  a  jobl>er  and  dealer  in  nianu- 


faciurers'  supplies,  docs  plumbing,  steam  fitting,  gas  fitting,  and  tin- 
ning, and  is  tlie  sole  agent  for  the  Monitor  oil  stove.  All  these  in- 
terests, which  at  first  seem  disconnected,  are  very  intimately  asso- 
ciated, and  Mr.  Ijoodsell  doubtless  fully  realizes  the  value  of  the  i-om- 
binaiion.  The  agencies  foi'  fire  insurance  are  for  such  leading  com- 
panies as  the  Milwaukee,  Mechanics',  American,  Central,  Buffalo, 
tierman.  New  Hampshire,  North  American,  Spring  Garden.  Com- 
mercial, Michigan,  and  Union,  every  one  of  which  has  proved  more 
than  equal  to  all  calls  made  upon  it.  Mr.  Goodsell's  experience 
as  a  real  estate  owner  and  agent  necessarily  brings  with  it  a  keen 
knowledge  of  the  fittings  of  a  house.  In  this  way  the  business  of 
plumbing,  gas  fitting,  steam  fitting,  etc.,  is  in  the  liands  of  a  man  of 
thorough  experience,  botli  as  to  the  practical  woik  of  plumbing  and 
the  matter  of  cost,  estimates  of  which  can  always  be  had  and  thor- 
oughly depended  upon.  His  establishment  at  Nos.  4.54  and  4,% 
Water  Street,  which  includes  the  basement  and  first  and  second  Hoor. 
;Bx90  feet  each  of  the  three  story  brick  building,  is  well  stocked  with 
all  (hat  goes  to  make  up  the  trade  material  of  the  business  to  which 
he  has  devoted  his  energies.  Every  branch  is  made  a  specialty  of  by 
Mr.  Goodsell,  and  there  is  no  part  of  the  work  which  is  not  in  the 
hands  of  experienced  and  skilful  workmen,  of  w  horn  there  are  fif- 
teen employed.  Mr.  Goodsell  is  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Public 
Works  and  one  of  the  executive  members  of  the  Board  of  Trade,  and 
Is  prominent  in  the  ranks  of  Freemasons.  He  is  a  native  of  Connec- 
ticut and  is  in  the  prime  of  life  and  business  activity,  as  is  evinced 
by  the  many  interests  under  his  care  and  the  pronounced  success  they 
have  attained  by  his  energy.  He  has  been  established  in  business  in 
Bridgeport  s».,ce  1865. 

A  A.  BETTS  &  SON,  Grocers,  No,  -HM  Main  Street.-The  busi- 
ness of  this  concern  was  originally  founded  in  18&4  by  the 
,  Orton  Bros.,  and  was  conducted  by  them  up  to  1888,  when 
Mr.  W.  R.  Palmer'  succeeded  to  the  control,  the  enterprise 
being  continued  by  him  until  the  fir.st  part  of  1690,  when  the  present 
owners  assumed  the  proprietorship.  The  copartners,  Mr.  A.  A. 
Betts  and  his  son,  .Mr.  Farrou  S.  Betts.  are  both  natives  of  Connecti- 
cut and  favorably  known  here  in  both  the  social  anil  business  walks 
of  life.  The  premises  occupied  for  the  business  comprise  a  spacious 
store,  the  dimensions  being  30x100  feet.  The  salesroom  is  hand- 
somely appointed  in  the  most  approved  modern  style,  being  provided 
with  electric  lights,  ice-chests,  tasteful  fixtures,  and  all  requisite  con- 
veniences. The  heavy  stock  carried  consists  of  a  select  assortment 
of  foreign  and  domestic  groceries  of  all  kinds,  all  of  the  best  grades 
obtainable  in  the  market.  A  staff  of  obliging  clerks  is  employed, 
also  a  delivery  team,  and  customers  have  their  wants  supplied  with- 
out delay. 

COLE  <S:  HINCKLEY,  Contractors,  Concrete  Walks,  Drives,  As- 
phalt Floors,  Etc.,  No.  273  Main  Street.— This  business  was  es- 
tablislied  in  1868  by  Messrs.  Strong  &  Hinckley,  pioneers  in 
their  line  in  the  state,  aiul  a  great  deal  of  whose  work  is  still 
in  existence  as  proof  of  its  reliability.  In  1878  Mr.  Strong  retired, 
and  Jlr  Oliver  B.  Cole,  who  had  already  been  some  seven  years  in 
the  busmess,  joined  Mr.  Hinckley,  and  formed  the  existing  firm. 
The  work  done  by  them  is  of  the  highest  char:  cter— far  superior 
to  the  average,  and  in  which  only  the  best  of  mateiials  are  used 
in  proportions  most  certain  to  give  permanent  and  finished  results. 
The  firm  have  executed  ma  ay  important  contractus  in  this  section 
and  the  state  at  large.  For  concrete  walks,  drives,  gutters,  asphalt 
pavements.  Boors,  etc..  ouly  the  choicest  asphalt  is  used,  and  all  the 
processes  are  of  the  most  elaborate  and  desirable  character.  Up- 
wards of  twenty-five  hands  are  employed,  and  the  firm  have  large 
quantities  of  materials  constantly  on  hand,  so  that  in  every  case  they 
will  undertake  and  rapidly  push  through  all  contracts.  The  attention 
of  architects,  builders,  etc..  is  specially  directed  to  this  honorable, 
responsible  house,  which  has  achieved  such  deserved  celebrity  in  its 
hue.  Mr.  Cole  and  Mr  Hinckley  both  bring  to  liear  a  wide  range  of 
experience,  and  exercise  the  soundest  judgment  in  the  execution  of 
all  contracts.  They  have  ever  retained  the  confidence  of  leading 
commercial  circles,  aud  give  to  Bridgejiort  a  most  important  branch 
of  industry.  The  value  of  concrete  and  asphalt  walks,  floors,  and  gut- 
ters is  appreciated  by  the  public.  They  have  a  most  beneficial  sani- 
tar5'  influence,  preventing  dampness,  ravages  of  vermin,  promoting 
comfort  and  cleanliness,  and  adding  greatly  to  the  neatness  and 
beauty  of  groumls.  yards,  and  .str»et,s.  The  cost  is  so  small  that  no 
house  or  property  owner  need  hesitate,  and  we  recommend  all  in- 
terested to  get  estimali's  from  this  popular  firm. 


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BRIDGEPORT. 


PARK  CITY  CLOTHING  HOUSE,  Nos.  454  and  456  Main  Street. 
—One  of  the  largest  and  most  prominent  business  es- 
tablishments on  main  Street  is  the  "  Park  City  Cloth- 
ing House,"  of  which  Mr.  John  W,  Byers  is  the  courteous 
proprietor.  It  has  only  been  established  since  May,  1887,  but  in  tliat 
time  has  secured  an  enduring  hold  on  public  favor  and  confidence. 
The  premises,  winch  have  an  area  of  25x125  feet,  are  very  hand- 
somely and  atti-activeiy  fitted  up  in  modern  style,  and  provided  with 
electric  lights  and  every  convenience,  all  the  surroundings  being  in 
perfect  keeping  with  the  character  of  the  business.  The  stock  of 
goods  is  one  of  the  largest  to  be  found  in  the  city,  and  no  pains  have 
been  spared  by  Jlr.  Byers  to  make  it  complete  and  unapproachable 
in  extent  and  character.  All  the  goods  are  new  and  fresh,  and  in 
per-fect  accord  with  the  prevaiHng  fashionable  ideas,  and  per- 
fect in  every  respect.  The  assortment  of  clothing  for  men,  boys, 
and  children  is  full  and  complete,  and  comprises  everything  season- 
able, fashionable,  and  desirable  in  all  the  new  fabrics,  cut  and  made 
in  the  best  manner,  and  perfect  as  regards  fit  and  stylrt.  In  the  line 
of  hats  and  caps  the  firm  also  has  a  full  and  complete  assortment, 
including  stitf  and  flexible  hats  and  caps  of  all  kinds.  In  the  fur- 
nishing goods  department  a  splendid  display  is  made  of  rich,  elegant 
neckwear,  which  is  shown  in  great  variety,  the  Park  City  Clothing 
House  having  the  reputation  of  being  the  largest-  dealer  in  this  line 
of  goods,  and  can  offer  a  larger  and  greater  variety  at  25  and  50 
cents  each  than  any  other  firm  in  the  city.  Fine  white  shirts, 
hosiery,  gloves,  underwear,  and  all  the  novelties  belonging  to  the 
business  will  be  found  here  in  profusion,  including  umbrellas,  canes, 
etc.  This  house  has  the  best  $1.25  silk  umbrella  ever  shown,  and 
can  offer  the  best  inducements  to  purchasers  in  all  kinds  of  new, 
fresh  goods  that  belong  to  their  line  of  business.  Mr.  Byers  is  a  na- 
tive of  Newtonville,  Mass.,  young,  active,  and  enterprising,  and  takes 
great  interest  in  sports  and  maniy  pastimes,  and  is  a  prominent 
member  of  the  Newton  Canoe  Club  and  the  American  League  of 
"Wheelmen.  He  is  a  thorough  business  man,  practical  and  expe- 
rienced, and  previous  to  commencing  operations  on  his  own  account 
was  with  the  firm  of  Whitten,  Burdett  &  Young,  of  Boston.  From 
five  to  leu  clerks  are  employed  about  the  premises,  and  as  Mr.  Byers 
has  all  the  novelties  as  soon  as  brought  out  in  New  York  and  Boston, 
the  scene  about  liis  establishment  is  one  of  busy  activity. 

GEORGE  DOOLITTLE,  Mechanical  Engineer,  Nos.  88  and  130 
John  Street.— Of  those  who  have  made  a  reputation  for  skill 
and  ability  in  mechanical  engineering  and  kindred  branches 
in  this  city  few  if  any  stand  higher  than  Mr.  Geoi^e  Doolittle, 
Tfhose  works  are  located  at  Nos.  88  and  130  John  Street.  This  busi- 
ness was  established  by  Mr.  Doolittle  in  1870,  who  has  for  the  twenty- 
one  years  in  which  he  has  been  engaged  in  this  business  maintained  a 
leading  position  in  tliis  vicinity.  The  shop,  which  occupies  a  ground 
floor  180x40  feet  in  dimensions,  is  supplied  with  ample  steam-power 
and  completely  equipped  with  the  most  superior  facihties.  and  from 
ten  to  fifteen  experienced  workmen  are  kept  constantly  employed 
Designs  and  plans  for  machinery  of  every  kind  are  executed  in  the 
most  accurate  and  reliable  manner,  and  machines  and  mechanical 
appliances  of  all  kinds  are  constructed  in  the  very  best  style  of  the 
art.  Light  and  heavy  machinery  is  built  to  order,  while  a  specialty  is 
made  of  dies  and  models.  The  office  and  bicycle  rooms  are  at  No. 
130  John  Street.  Here  are  found  all  the  leading  makes  of  all  patterns 
and  sizesof  bicycles,  both  new  and  second-hand :  he  makes  a  specialty 
of  repairing  bicycles,  and  all  work  is  done  with  neatness  and  at 
reasonable  terms.  A  large  force  of  workmen  is  kept  employed, 
and  the  rapidly  increasing  trade  extends  all  over  the  Eastern  states. 
Mr  Doolittle  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  is  fiftv  years  of  age.  is  a  Free 
Miison,  is  a  member  of  the  Order  of  Elks,  and  during  his  long  and 
successful  business  career  has  established  for  himself  an  enviable  rep- 
utation for  honorable  deaUng  and  strict  integrity. 

WH.  GARDNER.  Dtni^^ist.  No.  Kfi  State  Street.— One  of 
the  most  successful  and  flourishing  pharmacies  in  the 
B  city  of  Bridgeport  is  that  of  Mr.  W.  H.  Gardner,  at  No. 
17(3  State  Street.  Thi«  gentleman  is  a  native  of  this 
State,  and  for  many  years  was  the  occupant  of  a  responsible  position 
in  the  wholesale  drug  house  of  Hazard.  Hazar-d  &  Co.,  of  New  York. 
Having,  by  a  long  and  arduous  course  of  study  and  a  practical  train- 
ing in  the  laboratory,  fitted  himself  for  the  responsible  profession  in 
the  practice  of  which  he  is  now  engaged,  in  1886  he  established  his 


present  business,  and  from  the  start  secured  a  large  and  first  class 
patronage.  The  store  he  occupies  is  centrally  located,  elegantly 
arranged,  and  handsomely  fitted  up  with  artistic  counters,  shelving, 
plate  glass  show  windows  and  cases,  marble  soda  fountain,  and  is 
provided  with  all  that  can  promote  the  comfort  and  convenience  of 
his  customers.  The  stock  embraces  a  large  and  carefully  selected 
assortment  of  pure,  freshdrugs  and  chemicjils;  jjroprietary  remedies 
of  well  kuown  merit  and  established  reputation;  toilet  and  fancy 
articles,  peifumery,  druggists'  sundries,  physicians'  and  surgeons* 
supplies;  extracts,  acids,  and  essences;  roots,  herbs,  and  barks; 
tinctures,  etc.  Mr.  Gardner  makes  a  specialty  of  toilet  and  fancy 
articles,  and  French,  English,  and  American  perfumes,  powders, 
and  lotions,  and  in  these  lines  his  assortment  is  unrivalled  in  Bridge- 
port for  variety,  qualit^j-,  and  quantity.  Particular  atteni  ion  is  given 
to  the  compoimding  of  physicians'  prescriptions  and  family  recipes, 
and  every  care  is  taken  to  secure  accuracy,  while  the  prices  charged 
are  invariably  moderate.  Three  skilled  and  exijerienced  assistants 
are  employed,  and  prescriptions  are  filled  at  all  hours  of  the  day  or 
night.  Mr.  Gardner  possesses  fine  bnsiuess  ability,  and  is  popular 
with  all  classes  of  the  community. 

CHARLES  BEERS,  Jr.,  Electrician,  No.  1^4  Cannon  Street.~A 
decidedly  popular  and  prosperous  house  among  the  number 
in  Bridgeport  enjoying  a  well-deserved  reputation  for  first- 
class  productions  and  reliable  methods  is  that  of  Charles 
Beers,  Jr.  Mr.  Beers  was  born  in  this  State  in  1859,  and  has  been 
a  resident  here  for  many  years.  Having  acquired  a  thorougli 
knowledge  of  this  business  by  long,  practical  experience,  he  founded 
this  enterprise  in  1886  at  this  address,  which  at  once  secured  a  hold 
on  public  favor,  and  a  very  large  and  constantly  increasing  trade  has 
been  developed.  The  store  and  factory  utilized  for  the  business 
comprise  the  second  floor  of  a  brick  structure  30x100  feet  in  di- 
mensions. The  factory  is  fully  equipped  with  all  the  latest  im- 
proved appliances  and  devices,  and  employment  is  furnished  a  full 
force  of  skilled  workmen.  He  is  prepared  to  manufacture  and  put 
up  all  kinds  of  burglar  alarms;  hotel,  public  building,  and  house  an- 
nunciators; electric  door  and  call  bells  and  gongs;  electric  gas-light- 
ing; watchmen's  registers  and  detectors;  electric  door  openers,  locks, 
medical  batteries,  automatic  fire  alarms,  speaking  tubes,  private 
telephones;  also  mechanical  pull  bells  and  gongs;  and  electrical  ap- 
pliances are  kept  in  order  by  the  month  or  year.  In  his  store  will  be 
found  at  all  times  a  full  and  complete  assortment  of  electrical  supplies, 
such  as  batteries,  jars,  coils,  magnets,  bells,  gongs,  rattles,  plain 
copper  and  insulated  wire,  conductors,  non-conductors,  etc.,  which 
are  supplied  at  lowest  rates.  Mr.  Beers  is  u  pleasant,  courteous 
young  gentleman,  enterprising,  honorable,  and  reliable,  and  is  highly 
esteemed  in  social  and  trade  circles. 

JOSEPH  A.  WOOD,  Plumber,  Etc.,  No.  403  Water  Street.— For 
general,  excellent,  all  round  work  and  unequalled  ability  as  a 
sanitary  plumber,  Mr.  Joseph  A.  Wood,  of  No.  402  Water 
Street,  stands  at  the  head  of  the  trade  in  Bridgeport.  A  na- 
tive of  the  state  of  New  York,  he  at  an  earl}-  age  acquired  a  thor- 
ough acquaintance  with  all  the  intricacies  and  details  of  the  plumb- 
er's and  steam  and  gas  fitter's  industry.  In  1886  he  established  his 
present  business,  and  from  its  inception,  by  the  thoroughness  of  his 
work  and  his  reliable  and  business  like  methods  of  executing  con- 
tracts and  filling  orders  and  cnnmiissions  entrusted  to  him,  secured 
a  large  and  valu.ible  patronage.  The  premises  he  occupies  comprise 
the  ground  floor  and  basement  of  a  three-story  brick  building  at  the 
above  address,  and  have  an  area  of  20x60  feet.  They  are  well  ap- 
pointee! and  ordered  throughout,  and  are  fully  equipped  with  all  the 
finest  and  best  tools,  machines,  and  appliances  known  to  the  trade. 
From  seven  to  nine  skilled  hands  are  employed,  and  the  range  of 
work  performed  embraces  everything  in  the  line  of  pas  and  steam 
fitting  and  sanitary  plumbing.  In  the  latter  branch  BIr.  Wood  is  a 
recognized  authority.  Having  made  a  particular  study  of  the  sci- 
ence of  ventilation  and  drainage,  he  has  most  successfully  executed 
many  of  the  most  difficult  jobs  in  that  branch  in  this  city.  He  is 
higldy  endorsed  by  architects,  builders,  and  house  owners  for  the 
efficient  manner  in  which  he  has  executed  his  contracts  and  the 
universal  satisfaction  his  work  has  given.  He  is  at  all  times  pre- 
pared to  furnish  estimates,  and  to  enter  into  contracts  for  wnrk  in 
his  line  of  industry  at  fair  and  equitable  rates.  Mr.  Wood  is  a 
mamber  of  the  Bridgeport  Plumbers'  Association. 


BRIDGEPORT, 


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ATLANTIC  HOTEL,  Corner  Water  Street  and  Faii-neld  Avenue. 
— The  city  of  Bridgeport  has  long  proved  a  prominent  and 
valuable  centre  for  the  hotel  trade,  and  it  has  the  ap- 
preciated advantage  of  such  an  admirably  conducted  and 
fii-st  class  modern  house  as  the  Atlantic  Hott-l,  which  is  under  the 
capable  management  of  Mr.  T.  B.  Warren,  who  is  a  recognized  au- 
thority upon  the  difficult  art  of  modern  hotel  keeping.  This  stand, 
corner  of  Water  Street  and  Fairfield  Avenue,  is  the  most  central  and 
desirable  in  town,  an<i  here  in  1801  the  hotel  was  originally  erected, 
but  has  since  been  entirely  rebuilt  and  enlarged,  and  has  recently 
been  thoroughly  renovated,  refitted,  and  refurnished  throughout. 
The  house  has  always  retained  the  best  class  of  patronage,  and  has 
nn  enviable  reputation.  In  1880  Mr.  Peter  Folan  became  the  pro- 
prietor, and  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  I).  M.  Johnson  in  1888,  who  was 
succeeded  in  181K)  by  Mr.  T.  B.  Warren,  who  lias  purchased  it  with 
the  determination  to  run  a  strictly  high  class  and  comfortable  mod- 
ern hotel,  and  his  popularity,  energy,  and  liberal  policy  are  gener- 
ally recognized  and  duly  appreciated.  The  hotel  is  a  very  handsome 
and  substantial  five-story  brick  structure,  200x400  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, judiciously  planned  to  secure  the  utmost  of  light,  space,  and 
ventilation,  having  lofty  ceilings,  large  offices,  reading  and  smoking 
rooms,  spacious  and  beautiful  dining  hall,  and  roomy  and  luxurious- 
ly furnished  parlors.  Mr.  Warren  has  with  public  spirited  enter- 
prise introduced  all  the  modern  improvements,  including  fine  bath 
rooms  and  closets,  electric  bells,  steam  heat,  fine  sample  rooms,  etc. 
Here  are  200  most  completely  and  comfortably  fiirni.sbed  rooms  fbr 
guests— many  arranged  en  suite,  adapted  for  commercial  men.  ac- 
tors and  families,  and  tlie  travelling  public  generally.  Every  con- 
venience is  at  hand,  while  a  numerous  staff  of  servants,  thoroughly 
disciplined,  secure  to  the  patrons  of  the  hotel  prompt  service  and 
an  attentive  regard  for  their  comfort  that  is  thoroughly  homelike  in 
its  character,  and  gives  the  '*  Atlantic  Hotel  "  the  enviable  reputa- 
tion of  being  the  best  kept  house  in  New  England,  as  managed  by 
Mr.  Warren. 

ECKLER  &  DOERNER,  Cigar  Manufacturers  and  Dealers  in  To- 
bacco. Cigarettes,  Pipes,  Canes,  Etc.,  No.  2W}^  Main  Street. 
—Among  the  recent  additions  to  the  ranks  of  enterprising  and 
progressive  commercial  establishments  in  Bridgeport  is  the 
already  popular  and  leading  house  of  Messrs.  Eckler  &  Doerner.  It 
was  established  in  1890  by  Messrs.  J.  A.  Eckler  and  G.  Doerner,  and 
in  the  short  interval  of  time  that  has  since  elapsed  has  secured  a 
large  and  first  class  patronage.  This  is  asmnch  due  to  the  excellent 
quality  of  the  goods  handled  as  to  the  efforts  put  forth  by  the  firm 
to  cater  to  the  tastes  and  meet  the  wants  of  the  public.  The  prem- 
ises they  occupy  are  located  at  No.  2631^  Main  St-  eet,  and  comprise 
the  ground  floor  of  a  two-story  frame  building.  20x-10  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, one  half  of  which  is  utilized  as  a  store,  the  other  as  a  factory. 
The  store  is  handsomely  and  tastefully  furnished  with  elegant  show 
cases  and  plate  glass  windows,  and  is  provided  with  all  that  can  add 
to  the  convenience  of  the  patrons  of  the  house.  The  workroom  is 
completely  and  fully  equipped  with*  all  that  is  needed  to  carry  on  the 
cigar  making  trade  in  the  most  advantageous  and  successful  manner. 
Seven  skilled  hands  are  employed  under  the  personal  supervision  of 
the  members  of  the  firm,  themselves  skilled  in  the  trade,  and  none 
but  the  pui-est  leaf  tobacco  and  of  the  best  quality  is  used  in  the 
production  of  the  excellent  brands  for  which  the  house  is  fast  gain- 
ing an  enviable  notoriety.  A  large  stock  of  the  choicest  imported 
cigars  is  also  always  here  to  be  obtained,  as  well  as  tobaccos,  pipes 
of  every  kind,  cigarettes,  cigar  holders,  and  all  other  smokers'  sun- 
dries. Mr.  Doerner  is  a  native  of  Germany.  I\Ir.  J.  A.  Eckler  was 
bom  in  New  York,  but  has  resided  in  Bridgeport  the  best  part  of 
his  life.  They  are  young  men  of  great  energy  and  industry,  and 
fully  deserving  of  the  success  they  are  achieving.  ^ 

WDIERINGER,  Meats,  etc..  No.  G5  Warren  Street.— Sup- 
plying the  citizens  of  Bridgeport  with  fresh  meats, 
^  hams,  bacon,  vegetables,  fruits,  etc.,  isa  business  wliich 
is  consta.ntly  growing  and  increasing  in  volume.  It  is 
ably  conducted  and  managed  by  men  of  enterprise  and  energy,  and 
well  represented  by  Mr.  W.  Dieringer,  who  has  been  engaged  in  it 
since  1875.  The  store  occupied  is  25x40  feet  in  dimensions,  and  the 
fittings  and  arrangement  are  perfect  and  complete.  Everything 
about  tlic  establishment  is  kept  scrupulously  neat  and  clean,  and 
competent  assista.nts  are  always  in  attendance.  Mr.  Dieringer,  dur- 
ing his  long  business  career,  has  made  a  close  study  of  the  wants 


and  requirements  of  the  public,  and  is  well  prepared  to  supply  the 
very  choicest  and  best  of  everything  in  his  line  at  the  lowest  prices. 
His  stock  is  obtained  from  the  leading  sources,  and  in  every  instance 
fully  guaranteed  as  represented.  He  is  doing  a  splendid  business, 
numbering  among  his  permanent  customers  many  of  the  leading 
families  of  the  city,  who  fully  appreciate  his  efforts  to  meet  their 
wants  in  a  satisfactory  manner.  Every  day  he  receives  direct 
the  best  cuts  of  fresh  beef,  lamb,  mutton,  veal,  pork,  etc.;  also 
vegetables  and  luscious  fruits  of  all  kinds  when  in  season,  and  sugar- 
cured  hams  and  bacon;  smoked  a-nd  salted  meats  generally,  and 
bologna  and  fresh  and  smoked  sausage;  and  about  the  premises 
there  is  always  a  scene  of  busy  activity.  Mr.  Dieringer,  who  was 
born  in  Germany  forty-five  years  ago,  has  been  in  this  country  since 
early  childhood,  and  is  well  and  popularly  known  in  Bridgeport. 

WILLIAM  HEALY  &  CO.,  Decorative  Painters  and  Designers, 
No.  13  Fairfield  Avenue.— The  store  occupied  in  the  con- 
ducting of  this  business  is  20x100  feet  in  area,  and  is  fully 
stocked  with  a  superior  assortment  of  wall  papers,  art- 
ists' materials,  window  shades,  paints,  varnishes,  glass,  and  paint- 
ers' supplies  generally.  Only  the  best  goods  are  handled,  and  the 
prices  quoted  in  all  cases  are  as  low  as  the  lowest.  Sixty  skilled 
woi'kmen  are  employed,  and  the  trade  of  the  house  extends  through- 
out all  sections  of  Bridgeport  and  the  adjacent  cities.  The  firm  have 
likewise  a  large  carpet  cleaning  works  at  No.  4G  Kossuth  Street,  East 
Bridgeport,  having  a  capacity  of  1200  yards  daily.  Here  carpets  of 
all  kinds  are  carefully  cleaned,  and  are  made  in  many  cases  to  look 
equal  to  new.  BIr.  Coles  and  Mr.  W.  Healy  are  highly  regarded  by 
the  community  for  their  integrity,  and  the  prospects  of  this  house 
are  of  the  most  encouraging  character.  Mr.  Coles  is  a  native  of 
Connecticut.  He  was  elected  common  [councilman  in  1889,  and  is 
the  youngest  member  of  the  Council. 

THE  KELLER  PIANO  COMPANY;  Warerooms,  No.  278  Main 
Street;  Factory,  No.  88  John  Street.— This  business  was  estab- 
lished in  1887  with  ample  capital,  the  executive  officers  being 
Mr.  F.  C.  Stickney,  president,  and  Mr.  E.  K.  Morgan,  secretary 
and  treasurer.  The  factory  is  equipped  with  the  latest  improved 
tools  and  appliances,  and  the  company  makes  a  specialty  of  manu- 
facturing upriglit  pianos.  They  employ  fifteen  first  class  workmen, 
and  have  already  sold  1200  of  their  instruments  in  all  sections  of  the 
United  States.  Messrs.  Stickney  and  Morgan,  the  officers,  do  not 
indulge  in  high,  sounding  announcements  that  their  upright  pianos 
are  superior  to  all  others,  yet  they  do  unhesitatingly  challenge 
the  trade  to  produce  for  the  price  superior  instruments.  They  war- 
rant their  pianos  for  five  years;  and  should  an  instrument  prove  de 
fective  in  material  or  workmanship  within  that  time,  they  agree 
either  to  repair  it  or  replace  it  with  another  of  the  same  quality. 
In  their  warerooms  they  keep  a  large  number  of  pianos,  which  they 
sell  either  for  cash  or  on  the  instalment  plan.  Messrs.  Stickney 
and  Blorgan  are  natives  of  Connecticut,  and  are  highly  regarded  in 
business  circles  for  their  skill,  energy,  and  integrity.  The  instru- 
ments of  the  Keller  Piano  Company  will  be  found  in  all  cases  to  be 
strictly  first  class,  and  no  one  who  consults  his  own  interests  should 
fail  to  call  at  its  warerooms  before  buying  a  piano  elsewhere. 

JH.  TUTHILL,  Washington  Park  Livery.  Boarding,  and  Sale 
Stables,  No.  27  Clarence  Street  and  No.  90  Crescent  Avenue. 
We  desire  to  make  special  reference,  in  this  commercial  re- 
view of  Bridgeport,  to  the  popular  Washington  Park  Livery, 
Boarding,  and  Sale  Stables.  These  stables  were  opened  in  1889  by  Mr. 
J.  H.  Tuthill,  who  has  since  secured  a  liberal  and  permanent  patron- 
nge.  The  building  occupied  is  40x100  feet  in  area,  and  is  well  venti- 
lated, drained,  and  lighted.  First  class  accommodations  are  pro- 
vided for  fifty  horses,  and  the  best  care  and  attention  are  given  the 
stock  by  competent  grooms  and  stablemen.  The  stock  of  horses  in- 
cludes some  fine  roadstei-s,  and  first  class  carriages  and  buggies  can 
be  obtained  on  reasonable  terms  at  all  hours.  Particular  attention 
is  given  to  horses  out  of  fix,  and  all  orders  for  supplying  carriages 
for  weddings,  balls,  parties,  pleasure  di'ives,  funerals,  etc.,  are 
promptly  attended  to,  Mr.  Tuthill  also  boards  horses,  and  this 
branch  of  his  business  is  liberally  patronized  by  the  be.st  class  of 
custom.  The  proprietor  is  a  native  of  New  York.  For  first  class 
turnouts  commend  us  to  Mr.  Tuthill.  who  never  disappoints  his  cu*; 
toraers,  and  is  always  reliable  and  faithful  in  meeting  every  demand 
of  the  public. 


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BRIDGEPORT. 


PARK  CITY  LIVERY  AND  SALE  STABLES,  Geo.  F.  Cook, 
Proprietor,  Kossuth  Street,  near  Lower  Bridge. —This  business 
was  established  in  1H80  by  Mr.  Cook,  who  has  always  com- 
manded a  liberal  and  permanent  patronage.    The  premises 
occupied  comprise  a  spacious  two  story  frame  building,  60sl:i8  feet 
in  area,  with  large  yard  in  the  rear.    Mr.  Cook  employs  fourteen 
grooms,  etc.,  and  owns  sixty  and  boards  thirty  horses.      He  has 


pnses  a  superior  assortmeut  of  Axminst^rs,  body  Brussels,  ingrains- 
tapestry,  wiltons,  velvets,  moquettes,  oil-cloth  of  every  description, 
mattings,  rugs,  mats,  window  shades,  upholstery  goods,  draperies, 
curtains,  etc.  Only  the  best  and  most  desirable  goods  are  liandled, 
and  Mr.  McCord  is  ever  on  the  alert  to  secure  the  latest  novelties, 
and  makes  a  specialty  of  the  choicest  fabrics  wherever  manufac- 
tured. All  goods  are  fresh  and  handsome,  and  are  offered  at  prices 
that  command  theattention  of  closeand 
careful  buyers.  Orders  are  promptly 
filled,  and  sixteen  persons  are  employed 
in  the  house.  Mr.  McCord  is  a  native  of 
Pittsburgh.  Pa.  He  is  highly  regarded 
by  the  community  for  his  ability  and 
integrity,  and  is  very  popular  in  busi- 
ness circles.  He  is  a  prominent  Free 
:\Iason,  secretary  of  the  Scientific  So- 
ciety, a  vestryman  of  Christ  Church, 
and  a  member  of  the  Seaside  CIul). 


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some  of  the  most  stylish  equipages  to  be  seen  in  the  city,  and  a 
number  of  thoroughbred  driving  horses,  which  can  be  hired  for  busi- 
ness or  pleasure  on  moderate  terms.  Orders  Cor  caiTiages  for  wed- 
dings, balls,  parties,  funerals,  etc.,  are  filled  in  a  satisfactoi-y  manner 
at  low  rates.  Mr.  Cook  makes  a  specialty  of  saddle  horses  for  ladies, 
and  has  a  private  reception  room  nicely  furnished  in  his  estabUsh- 
ment  for  ladies'  use.  He  sells  horses,  harnesses,  carriages,  wagons, 
etc.  During  the  Civil  War  he  enlisted  iu  Company  D.  9th  Regiment. 
Conn.  Vol.  Infantry,  and  was  present  at  several  important  battles. 
Mr.  Cook  was  born  in  England,  but  has  resided  in  the  United  States 
for  the  last  forty-two  years. 

OSCAR  HUTCHINSON,  Merchant  TaUor.  No.  340  Main  Street.— 
This  gentleman,  who  is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire,  came  to 
Bridgeport  in  1884,  and  in  that  year  began  the  business  which 
he  has  since  conducted  with  such  uninterrupted  success, 
building  up  a  large,  first-class  trade  among  the  best  residents  of  this 
city  and  vicinity,  and  winning  an  excellent  reputation  by  the  satis- 
faction which  his  goods  have,  in  every  instance,  given.  The  store 
occupied  is35x75  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  tastefully  and  neatly  fitted 
up.  It  contains  a  large,  complete  assortment  of  foreign  and  domes- 
tic fabrics  in  all  tlie  latest  designs,  shades,  and  patterns,  from  which 
the  most  exacting  taste  can  be  satisfactorily  met.  Fifteen  experi- 
enced tailors  are  employed,  and  garments  are  made  to  order  in  the 
most  approved  fashion,  a  perfect  fit  being  guaranteed  in  every  in- 
stance. Mr.  Hutchinson  also  deals  in  collars,  cuffs,  and  neckwear, 
carrying  a  complete  line  of  everything  new  and  fashionable  in  this 
department  of  trade.  Successfid  in  business  life  and  prominentia 
the  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  Mr.  Hutchinson  is  widely  known  and  en- 
joys the  esteem  of  all  with  whom  he  has  come  in  contact. 

CHARLES  W.  McCORD,  "UTiolesale  and  Retail  Dealer  in  Carpets. 
Oil-cloths,  Etc.,  No.  375  Jlain  Street  and  No.  1  Post  Office  Ar- 
cade.—This  business  was  founded  in  1886  by  JMessrs.  McCord 
&Stillman.  3Ir.  Stillman  retired  a  few  months  from  the 
date  of  the  partnership,  when  3Ir.  Charles  W.  3IcCord  became  sole 
proprietor.  Tlie  premises  occupied  comprise  a  spacious  store,  50x150 
feet  in  area,  fully  equipped  with  every  convenience  for  the  accommo- 
dation of  the  extensive,  well-selected,  and  valuable  stock.  With  re- 
gard to  the  character  and  quality  of  the  stock,  it  maybe  stated  that 
it  is  unsurpassed  by  that  of  any  other  house  in  the  State,  and  cnm- 


ECHANICS'  &  FARMERS'  SAV- 
INGS BANK,  City  Bank  Build- 
ing. —  No  more  necessary  or 
important  institution  exists  in 
any  community  than  that  which  offers 
to  the  industrious  man,  in  whatever  field 
he  may  labor,  a  safe  and  secure  place 
w  herein  to  deposit  whatever  of  his  earn- 
ings is  not  required  for  his  immediate 
necessities.  The  growth  and  rapid  in- 
crease in  number  of  savings  banks  is  a 
comforting  assurance  to  those  who  take 
an  interest  in  the  welfare  and  future 
condition  of  the  working  classes.  Bridge 
port  is  favored  with  the  existence  of  a 
number  of  these  wise  and  provident  in- 
stitutions, and  among  them  we  would 
call  particular  attention  to  the  Mechanics'  and  Farmers'  Savings 
Bank,  whose  banking  offices  are  located  in  the  City  Bank  Building,  on 
Wall  Street.  It  was  organized  in  1873.  Its  total  assets  Sept.  1st,  1890. 
amounted  to  $1,000,-^7:3.45,  while  there  was  due  depositors  $969,368.21. 
leavingthe  handsome  surplusofS31.504  24.  Depofitsof  ?1  to  SlOOOare 
received,  and  interest  credited  from  the  first  of  each  mouth,  payable 
in  January  and  July  of  each  year.  The  present  officers  of  the  bank  are: 
President.  Mr.  D.  31.  M'ir;:;an;  vice-presidents.  Messrs,  John  L.  Wes- 
seLs  and  David  Wooster;  the  secretary  and  treasurer  being  Mr.  L.  S. 
Catlin.— all  prominent  and  responsible  business  men  of  this  city,  and 
under  whose  sound  and  conservative  guidance  it  has  become  one  of  the 
leading  financial  concerns  of  Connecticut  They  are  among  the  best 
known  and  universally  esteemed  citizens  of  the  place,  and  are  expe- 
rienced, able  officials,  faithfully  performing  the  duties  they  have  as 
sumed.  The  bank's  ussets  are  securely  and  desirably  invested,  the 
policy  of  its  management  being  security  first.  It  is  largely  patron- 
ized, as  can  be  seen  by  the  large  number  of  depositors,  and  is  a  sound 
and  prosperous  institution. 

CLARENDON  OIL  WORKS.  Lewis  B.  SiUiman,  Proprietor,  No. 
376  Water  Street.— In  noting  the  many  and  varied  business  in- 
stitutions that  contribule  to  the  general  simi  of  industrial  and 
commercial  activity  in  Bridgeport,  special  reference  should  be 
made  to  the  well  laiown  and  responsible  house  of  Mr.  Lewis  B.  SiUi- 
man. proprietor  of  the  Clarendon  Oil  Works.  This  thriving  enterprise 
was  established  in  1887  by  Messrs.  Silliman  &  Sterling,  an<l  from  its 
inception  it  acquired  a  prominent  and  foremost  position  in  the  ranks 
of  the  industries  of  the  city.  In  'IBS9  Mr.  Sterling  retired,  and  since 
then  Mr.  Silliman  has  conducteJ  the  business  alone.  The  premises  he 
occupies  are  spacious,  and  comprise  the  first  and  second  floors,  with 
basement,  20x80  feet  in  dimensions,  and  WMth  dock  at  the  rear.  He 
employs  expert  workmen,  and  manufactures  lubricating  oils  and 
greases,  and  is  a  wholesale  dealer  in  illuminating  oils  and  petroleum 
products  and  all  kinds  of  animal  and  vegetable  oils.  He  owns  valu- 
able and  richly  productive  oil  wells  in  Pennsylvania,  and  is  thereby 
enabled  to  offer  his  wares  to  the  trade  on  terms  which  few  other  estab- 
lishments can  duplicate  The  house  also  owns  an  interest  in  vessels 
engaged  ia  the  carriage  of  the  products  to  and  from  New  York.  Mr. 
Silliman  is  a  native  of  Bridgeport,  and  one  of  its  progressive  business 
men. 


BRIDGEPORT. 


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H  FISHER  &  SON,  Druggists,  No.  144  Park  Avenue.— Among 
the  leading  druggists  of  Bridgepoit  none  enjoy  a  better 
reputation  for  quality  of  goods  or  reliability  in  compound- 
ing thau  H.  Fislier  &  Son.  Physicians'  prescriptions  and 
family  recipes  are  here  prepared  in  the  most  careful  and  accurate 
juauuer  in  every  instance,  from  absolutely  pure  ami  fre.sli  ingredi- 
ents, while  the  prices  prevailing  are  always  'way  down.  The  store, 
v.hich  is  20.\G0  feet,  is  tastefully  fitted  up  and  very  attractive,  and  a 
large,  first  class  stock  is  always  kept  on  hand,  including  everything 
in  tlie  line  of  drugs,  medicines,  chemicals,  etc.,  all  the  standard  pro- 
prietary remedies,  herbs,  roots,  barks,  seeds,  spices,  and  kintlred 
products;  also  a  full  and  fine  assortment  of  toilet  articles,  perfum- 
ery, soaps,  sponges,  chamois,  stationery,  candy,  cigars,  aiul  phar- 
maceutical specialties  in  great  variety.  Two  competent  assistants 
are  employed,  and  night-bell  calls  receive  prompt  ?es])onse.  pre- 
scriptions being  a  specialty ;  and  altogether  the  firm  enjoy  an  excel- 
lent patronage.  This  popular  and  prosperous  phai-macy  was  estab- 
lished in  1S8T  l)y  F.  D,  Randall,  who  conducted  it  up  to  la'^O.  when  he 
was  succeeded  b}-  the  present  proprietors.  The  senior  member, 
who  is  a  gentlemanof  about  sixty,  was  born  in  Vermont,  and  his  son, 
E.  E.  Fisher,  who  is  a  young  man  of  twenty-four,  is  a  native  of  Mas- 
sachusetts. Mr.  Fisher,  the  younger,  is  a  thoroughlj'  practical  and 
responsible  pharmacist,  of  aniiJle  experience  in  his  profession,  and 
is  a  graduate  of  the  New  York  College  of  Pharmacy,  being  a  licen- 
tiate also  of  the  New  York  State  Board  of  Pharmacy,  the  Pharma- 
ceutical Board  of  New  Jersey,  and  the  Connecticut  State  Board  of 
Pharmacy. 

HB  MIDDLEBROOK,  Dealer  in  Stoves,  Ranges,  Etc.,  No.  '^63 
Main  Street.— An  old  established  and  one  of  the  most  re- 
liable concerns  in  Bridgeport  actively  engaged  in  the  sale 
of  stoves,  ranges,  etc.,  is  that  of  Mr.  H.  B.  Middlebrook. 
whose  store  is  located  at  No.  2M  Blain  Street,  Recreation  Hall  Build- 
ing. Tliis  business  was  established  in  ]«5.i  by  Mr.  Middlebrook,  who 
has  since  built  up  a  liberal  and  permanent  patronage,  not  only  in 
Bridgeport,  but  also  in  its  vicinity.  The  premises  occupied  comprise 
a  spacious  store.  '20x80  feet  in  area,  with  a  well  equipped  workshop  in 
the  rear.  Here  Mr.  Middlebrook  keeps  a  well  selected  and  superior 
stock  of  stoves,  ranges,  furnaces,  etc..  which  are  unrivalled  for  econ- 
omy in  the  consumption  of  fuel,  elegance,  finish,  and  workmanship, 
while  the  prices  quoted  for  them  are  extremely  reasonalde.  He  also 
makes  a  specialty  of  sanitary  plumbing  and  heating,  and  guaran- 
tees entire  satisfaction  to  the  most  exacting  patrons.  Mr.  Middle- 
brook employs  ten  skilled  workmen,  and  is  a  popular  member  of  the 
Plumbers'  Association.  He  is  a  native  of  Bddgeport,  where  he  is 
greatly  respected  by  the  community  for  his  mechanical  skill  and  in. 
legrity.  Those  interested  requiring  first  class  plumbing  work, 
stoves,  etc.,  should  give  tlieii-  orders  to  this  responsible  house,  which 
offers  advantages  veiy  difficult  to  be  duplicated  elsewhere  in  the  city. 

LOUIS  HELD,  Dealer  iu  Beef,  Pork,  Teal,  Mutton,  Etc.,  No.  200 
Main  Street.— Few  mi-at  markets  in  Bridgeport  enjoy  a  more 
excellent  reputation  than  that  of  Mr.  Louis  Held,  who  estab- 
lished this  business  in  1SC3,  and  no  .v  hiis  one  of  the  best  trades 
in  the  city.  He  occupies  a  spacious  store.  3.1X60  feet  in  area,  fully 
equipped  with  every  convenience  nnd  facility  for  the  accommoda- 
of  the  choice  stock,  which  is  unsurpassed  in  the  city  for  quality, 
freshness,  and  general  excellence.  Mr.  Held  deals  largely  in  beef, 
pork,  veal.  Iamb,  mutton,  hams,  bacon,  and  sausage,  and  promptly 
fills  orders  at  the  lowest  ruling  market  prices.  The  premises  are 
supplied  with  the  necessary  cold  storage,  and  the  stock  is  replenished 
daily.  Only  the  choicest  meats  are  handled,  and  entire  satisfaction 
is  guaranteed  to  patrons.  Mr.  Held  also  keeps  constantly  on  hand 
superior  r)Oultry  and  game.  He  was  bom  iu  Germany,  but  has  re- 
sided in  Bridgeport  for  the  last  thirty  years,  where  he  is  highly  re- 
garded by  the  community  for  his  business  ability  and  integrity. 
Mr.  Held  is  a  prominent  Freemason,  Knight  Templar,  and  is  also 
connected  with  several  other  societies.  His  market  is  a  model  of 
neatness  and  cleanliness,  and  it  wotdd  be  well  for  consumers  of 
meats  it  there  were  more  like  it. 

CHARLES  CARTWRIGHT,  Boots,  Shoes  and  Rubbers,  No.  .387 
Main  Street —This  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  most  extensive 
retail  boot  and  shoe  houses  in  Bridgeport.  It  was  established 
in  1855  by  Mr.  Charles  Cartwright,  who  has  since  secured  a 


liberal  and  permanent  patronage,  owing  to  the  superiority  and  re- 
liability of  his  goods.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  first  floor 
and  basement,  fully  equipped  with  every  convenience  for  the  accom- 
modation of  the  extensive  and  well  selected  stock  and  for  the  com- 
fort of  patrons.  Here  Mr.  Cartwright  carries  a  choice  assortment 
of  men's,  women's,  and  children's  boots,  shoes,  and  rubbers  in  all 
grades  and  in  the  prevailing  styles.  Only  the  best  and  most  relia- 
ble goods  are  handled,  while  the  prices  quoted  in  all  cases  are  ex 
tremely  moderate.  Repaii's  are  promptly  and  neatly  executed,  and 
the  trade  of  the  house  extends  throughout  all  sections  of  the  city 
nnd  its  subiu-bs.  Mr.  Cartwright  was  born  in  England,  but  has  resided 
in  Bridgeport  the  greater  part  of  his  life.  He  is  greatly  respected 
in  trade  circles  tor  his  integrity  and  enterprise,  and  is  very  popular 
with  the  community. 

CL.  SMITH,  Staple  and  Fancy  Gi-ocei-ies,  No.  [303  East  Main 
Street.— One  of  the  most  successful  among  the  popular  well 
known  young  business  men  in  this  city  we  find  is  Mr.  C.  L. 
Smith,  who  has  had  an  extended  experience  in  the  business 
and  commenced  operations  on  bis  own  account  iu  1885  as  a  member 
of  the  firm  of  Smith  &  Hauens.  After  a  period  of  two  years  the  firm 
was  dissolved,  Mr.  Smith  continuing  the  business,  and  has  since  by 
his  energy  and  enterprise  built  up  a  splendid,  flourishing  trade.  A 
spacious,  commodious  store  35x50  feet  in  area  is  occupied,  which  is 
admirably  aiTanged  and  fitted  up  and  contain  every  convenience  for 
the  display  of  the  large  stock  of  goods  that  is  always  carried  and  tor 
the  accommodation  of  customers.  Several  clerks  are  employed,  and 
two  teams  owned  by  Mr.  Smith  call  for  and  deliver  orders  in  any  part 
of  the  city.  The  stock,  which  embraces  everything  in  the  line  of 
staple  and  fancy  groceries,  has  been  bought  direct  from  the  leading 
importers  and  manufactiu-ers,  and  in  its  variety  includes  the  finest 
and  best  of  everything  l)elonging  to  the  business.  Mr.  Smith,  who  is 
about  thirty  years  old,  is  a  native  of  this  state,  and  well  and  popu- 
larly known  in  Bridgeport,  where  he  has  resided  for  some  time.  He 
is  an  upright,  honorable  business  man  of  unquestioned  reputation 
and  a  popular  member  of  the  Masonic  Order  and  the  Odd  Fellows. 
He  can  always  supply  the  very  best  quality  of  goods  at  the  lowest 
prices,  and  has  won  success  by  deserving  it. 

THE  BRIDGEPORT  SILVER  PLATE  CO.,  No.  25  Golden  Hill 
Street.— The  Bridgeport  Silver  Plate  Co.,  although  only  estab- 
lished about  a  year,  has  developed  an  extensive  and  first-class 
trade.  The  premises  occupied  are  quite  spacious  aud  com- 
modious and  measure  60.\80  feet,  admiral)ly  fitted  up  and  thoroughly 
equipped  with  the  latest  improved  machinery  and  appliances  re- 
quired to  successfully  conduct  the  business,  while  a  conqjetent  force 
of  skilled  and  experienced  workmen  is  employed.  The  business  is 
carried  on  under  the  immediate  direction  and  management  of  Mr. 
T.  E.  51cFarlane,  the  proprietor,  who  makes  a  specialty  of  manu- 
facturing artistic  and  ornamental  white-metal  goods  of  ever3'  de- 
scription and  casket  hardware,  which  aie  turned  out  in  the  very 
highest  style  of  the  art  and  and  meet  with  a  ready  sale,  the  demand 
always  being  brisk  and  active.  Special  orders  of  any  magnitude 
are  filled  and  the  work  executed  with  skill  at  sliort  notice  on  satis- 
factory terms.  The  trade  is  large  and  steadily  growing,  and  is 
widely  diffused  throughout  the  New  England  States.  Mr.  McFar- 
lane,  who  is  a  native  of  this  state,  is  an  exjierienced  practical  man, 
young,  active  and  enterprising,  and  well  and  favorably  known  in 
Bridgeport,  and  has  built  up  a  business  and  a  reputation  greatly 
redounding  to  his  credit. 

THE  WARNER  PHARMACY,  No.  .19  Fairfield  Avenue.— The 
premises  occupied  b.v  tins  pharmacy  comprise  tlie  first  and 
second  floors  of  the  building  No.  59  Fairfield  Avenue,  which 
has  dimensions  of  2.5x100  feet.  The  store  is  ver.v  neat  and 
handsome  in  its  fittings  and  appointments,  and  besides  the  plate- 
glass  show-cases,  ornamental  counters,  aud  a  well-equipped  labora- 
tory, contains  a  splendid  fountain  of  new  and  attractive  design.  A 
choice,  carefully  selected  stock  of  goods  is  carried.  A  specialty  is 
made  of  Tenny's  New  York  bon  bons  and  rare  confections,  and  Park 
&  Tilford's  bottled  liquors,  nnd  Poland  mineral  .spring  water,  for 
which  Jlr.  Dupee  is  agent.  All  the  leading  brands  of  imported  cigara 
are  received  fresh  every  week,  and  altogether  a  fine  business  is 
done. 


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BRIDGEPORT. 


ER.  SMITH,  Sign  Writer,  No.  35  Wall  Street.— There  is  per- 
haps no  feature  of  American  mercantile  and  industrial 
^  activity  that  engages  the  attention  more  frequently  than 
artistic  signs.  The  remarkable  progress  made  in  this  line 
within  a  few  years  is  truly  marvellous,  and  the  enormous  quantities 
turned  out  annually  are  almost  beyond  computation.  Among  the 
foremost  concerns  in  this  line  in  Bridgeport  is  that  of  Mr.  E.  R.  Smith, 
sign  writer,  engraver,  and  designer,  No.  35  Wall  Street.  This  enter- 
prise was  founded  by  its  present  proprietor  in  1889,  and  such  is  the 
success  that  it  has  met  with  that  it  now  ranks  as  a  leading  conceru 
in  its  line  in  the  city.  Mr.  Smith  occupies  the  third  floor  of  the 
building  at  the  address  already  indicated,  which  is  20x50  feet  in 
dimensions  and  equipped  witli  every  appliance  and  convenience  fur 
the  successful  carrying  on  of  the  business.  He  executes  all  kinds  of 
work  ill  his  line,  and  produces  plain  and  artistic  signs  of  every 
description.  He  makes  specialties  of  engraved  metal  and  brass 
signs,  door  plates,  numbers,  etc.,  likewise  furnishes  artistic  designs 
introducing  monograms,  trademarks,  vignettes,  and  figures.  Orna- 
mental work  generally  in  the  line  of  Sunday-scliool,  society,  and 
political  banners,  coats-of-arms,  and  pictorial  and  plain  show-cards, 
is  promptly  executed.  By  the  unequivocal  excellence  of  the  work 
turned  out.  and  the  close  supervision  over  every  detail  of  the  busi- 
ness, with  ^vbich  he  is  thoroughly  conversant,  Mr.  Smith  has  gainecl 
a  patronage  second  to  that  of  no  competitor.  Prior  to  engaging  in 
business  on  his  own  account  be  was  for  some  time  favorably  identi- 
fied with  the  well-known  sign-writing  firm  of  Stern  &  Walker. 

GLEDHILL  &  CO.,  Paper  Stock,  Nos.  4,  6,  and  8  Union  Street.— 
The  leading  house  in  Bridgeport  engaged  in  this  line  is  that  of 
Gledhill  &  Co.,  located  at  Nos  4.  6,  and  8  Union  Street,  and  the 
magnitude  of  its  operations  entitles  it  to  special  mention  in 
this  volume.  The  business  was  founded  in  ISSO  by  the  present  pro 
prietor,  Mr.  G.  W.  Gledhill.  and  under  his  energetic  management 
has  been  prosecuted  with  steadily  succeeding  success  from  the  out- 
set, a  large,  influential  trade  having  been  developed  with  leading 
houses  in  Boston  and  New  York.  The  premises  occupied  comprise 
two  brick  buildings,  40x30  and  60x80  feet  respectively  in  dimensions, 
a  brick  stable,  and  a  yard  having  an  area  of  300  square  feet.  The 
place  is  fitted  up  in  the  rnost  approved  style  with  every  convenience 
and  appliance  for  the  handUng  of  stock,  and  employment  is  fur- 
nished a  number  of  competent  hands.  The  firm  deal  in  all  kinds  of 
paper  stock  and  old  metals,  and  also  empty  bottles,  and  are  ready 
to  pay  the  highest  cash  prices  for  all  that  may  be  brought  them  in 
these  commodities.  Mr.  Gledhill,  the  active  proprietor,  is  a  native 
of  Connecticut,  occupies  an  Al  standing  in  the  commercial  world, 
and  his  flourishing  establishment  is  in  every  way  a  credit  to  the 
thriving  city  of  which  it  forms  a  feature.  Mr.  Gledhill  is  building  a 
mammoth  warehouse,  which  when  completed,  will  rank  as  one  of 
the  finest  buildings  in  the  city  and  among  the  largest  in  the  state. 

EWARD,  Meats,  Poultry,  Etc.,  No.  177  Broad  Street.— A  re- 
liable concern  devoted  to  this  hne  of  trade  in  Bridgeport. 
^  and  well  worthy  of  more  than  passing  mention  in  these 
pages  on  account  of  its  superior  goods  and  honorable, 
straightforward  dealings  with  patrons,  is  that  of  Mr.  Eugene  Ward, 
who  is  a  thoroughly  experienced  man  in  all  branches  of  this  busi  ■ 
ness:  and  desirous  of  engaging  in  active  business  on  his  own  account 
he  inaugurated  this  enterprise  at  this  address  in  1389,  wliich  at  once 
developed  a  very  large  and  influential  trade,  derived  from  among 
our  principal  hotels,  restaurants,  boarding  houses,  and  private  fami- 
hes,  and  is  constantly  increasing.  The  premises  utilized  are  spa- 
cious, commodious,  and  compactly  arranged,  neatly  and  attractively 
appointed  and  fitted  up  with  special  reference  to  the  daily  handhng 
of  large  quantities  of  necessary  food  supphes,  which,  in  freshness, 
purity,  quality,  and  general  excellence  are  unsurpassed  by  those  of 
any  similar  concern  in  the  city.  Mr.  Ward  is  a  refined,  intelligent, 
and  enterprising  gentleman,  devoted  to  the  best  interests  of  his 
patrons  and  honorable  in  all  his  business  transactions. 

J    HANSEN.  Merchant  Tailor,  No.   108  Fairfield  Avenue.— The 
tailor's  art.  is  one  of  the  roost  difficult  to  thoroughly  master 
^     in  the  wide  range  of  business  activity,  and  requires  special 
talents  and  capacity.    For  the?e  reasons  the  leading  tailors  are 
comparatively   few  in  number.    Prominent  among  them  is  Mr.  J. 
Hansen,  who  is  a  native  of  Germany,  of  vast  practical  experience  in 
his  profession,  and  landed  in  America  in  1878  possessed  of  a  ccnti- 


uental  training  in  every  detail  of  the  art.  He  established  in  business 
here  upon  his  own  account  in  1885,  and  has  had  in  the  intervening 
five  years  a  remarkably  successfid  and  prosperous  career.  He  oc- 
cupies one  of  the  best  and  most  centrally  located  stores  on  the 
avenue.  Mr.  Hansen's  unrivalled  skill  and  fine  taste  transferred  his 
custom  to  him  permanently.  He  keeps  only  the  choicest  of  im- 
ported goods  on  hand,  and  has  a  discriminating  eye  for  good  effects 
and  what  suits  every  class  of  figure,  etc.  Garments  manufactured 
by  him  are  marvels  of  perfection,  faultless  in  fit,  style,  and  finish, 
and  are  sure  to  please.  All  kinds  of  clothes  cleaning,  refitting,  re- 
pairing, and  pressing  is  done  by  him  in  a  first  class  manner,  and  at 
the  shortest  possible  notice  and  at  very  low  rates.  Mr.  Hansen  is  a 
most  popular  and  agreeable  gentleman,  with  an  honorable  and 
creditable  record,  and  his  estabhshment  has  no  superior  in  the  city. 

LM.  WARREN  &  CO..  Butter,  Cheese,  Etc..  No.  548  Main  Street. 
—The  supply  of  choice  butter,  cheese,  and  eggs  has  become  a 
^  prominent  feature  in  the  mercantile  activity  of  this  city,  and 
among  the  leading  wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in  the  finest 
dairy  products  should  be  mentioned  the  house  of  Messrs.  L.  M.  War- 
ren &  Co.  This  enterprise  was  started  two  years  ago  by  Messrs.  L.  ^I. 
Warren  and  G.  A.  Fowler,  and  in  the  comparatively  brief  intervening 
period  to  the  present  they  have  been  accorded  a  most  encouraging  and 
flattering  patronage.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  spacious  and 
commodious  first  floor  and  basement,  20x70  feet  in  dimensions,  giv- 
ing ample  accommodation  for  the  manipulation  and  display  of  the 
lines  of  goods  carried.  They  spare  no  expense  nor  trouble  to  procure 
the  choicest  of  supplies,  and  possess  facilities  for  so  doing  rarely  en- 
joyed in  this  market.  They  have  in  use  the  best  cold  storage  de- 
vices for  the  preservation  of  perishable  articles  in  hot  weather,  and 
this  enables  them  to  supply  their  patrons  with  the  freshest  and  best 
of  butter,  cheese,  and  eggs  at  the  lowest  possible  prices,  a  special 
feature  being  made  of  the  handling  of  canned  goods  of  every  de- 
scription. A  large  and  valuable  stock  is  constantly  carried  to  the 
end  that  no  delay  may  be  experienced  in  the  filling  of  orders,  and 
the  trade  extends  throughout  the  city  and  suburban  townships. 

WS.  HURLBURT,  Carpenter  and  Builder,  No.  118  Cannon 
Street.— W.  S.  Hurlburt,  carpenter  and  builder,  at  No. 
^  118  Cannon  Street,  has  enjoyed  a  success  in  business 
which  in  itself  is  a  gauge  of  the  general  prosperity  of  the 
city,  for  there  is  no  trade  which  so  quickly  yields  to  the  tide  of  trade 
as  that  of  the  builder.  Mr.  Hurlburt  has  been  in  business  since 
1S74,  when  he  started  in  the  same  place  which  he  now  occupies.  This 
consists  of  a  two  story  frame  building  to  No.  118  Cannon  Street, 
60x80  feet  in  dimensions.  Here  Mr.  Hurlbut  does  a  safe  business, 
that  has  grown  steadily  since  its  first  estabhshment,  and  continues 
to  grow  through  the  care  bestowed  upon  it.  Jobbing  in  all  its 
branches  is  a  specialty,  and  there  is  no  piece  of  work  so  small  that 
will  not  receive  his  special  care,  and  none  so  large  that  he  will  not 
successfuUy  compete  and  do  it  to  the  satisfaction  of  his  customer. 
3Ir.  Hurlburt  is  ready  to  undertake  any  contracts  for  work  that 
may  be  suggested,  and  to  give  estimates  for  anything  that  may  be 
done  by  a  carpenter  and  builder.  He  is  a  native  of  Bridgeport, 
and  about  forty  years  of  age.  He  is  a  man  of  thorough  business 
habits,  prompt  on  every  occasion,  and  to  be  rehed  upon,  so  that  it 
is  no  wonder  that  he  stands  high  in  the  estimation  of  his  friends  and 
fellow  citizens. 

FRANK  POLKE,  Furniture,  Bedding,  Etc..  Cent«t?  of  Lower 
Bridge.— Here  can  always  be  found  a  large  and  fine  assort 
ment  of  goods  at  exceedingly  low  prices,  rock  bottom  figures 
being  quoted,  and  patrons  are  assured  of  excellent  value  and 
honorable  dealing  at  all  times  in  this  well  known  establishment. 
Every  article  offered  for  sale  is  warranted  as  represented,  while  all 
work  done  is  guaranteed  to  be  first  class,  upholstering  and  repair- 
ing being  a  specialty.  The  quarters  occupied  as  store  and  shop  are 
commodious,  ample,  and  well  arranged,  and  several  competent 
assistants  are  employed.  The  stock  embraces  handsome  and  dura- 
ble parlor  and  chamber  suits,  elegant  lounges,  sofas,  and  easy  chairs, 
beautiful  cabinets,  dressing  cases,  bureaus,  bedsteads,  wash  stands, 
tables,  chairs,  and  fmnaiture  of  every  description;  also  mattresses, 
bedding,  springs,  cots,  etc.,  while  mattresses  are  made  to  order 
here  likewise  in  the  most  superior  manner  at  short  notice  Mr, 
Polke,  the  proprietor,  is  a  gentleman  of  middle  age  and  a  native  of 
Germany,  but  has  been  in  this  country  over  twenty-twn  years. 


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119 


FORTLEPPiS  CO.,  Furniture,  Carpets,  Etc.,  Corner  Stratford 
Avenue  and  Kossuth  Street.— This  business  was  established 
^  in  1885  by  Messrs.  W.  H.  and  E.  Ortlepp,  who  are  also  popu- 
lar undertakers  and  euibalmers,  and  proprietors  of  the  Ex- 
celsior Feather  Worlcs  They  occupy  three  stores,  each  40x100  feet 
in  area,  one  devoted  to  furniture,  nnotJier  to  tindertaliinf;,  and  the 
third  to  the  feather  business.  Their  stoclc  of  furniture  is  complete 
and  includes  superior  parlor  and  chamber  suits,  spring  beds,  mat- 
tresses and  beddiner,  patent  carpet  sweepers,  baby  carriages,  oil 
cloths,  rugs,  shades,  curtain  poles,  and  other  articles  too  numerous 
to  mention.  They  make  a  specialty  of  fine  upholstery  work,  and 
turn  out  work  that  is  unrivalled  for  finish  and  elegancv.  wliile  Iheir 


costly  gems  for  use  and  ornament;  solid  gold,  silver,  and  plated 
wares,  fine  table  and  pocket  cutlery;  French,  Swiss,  and  American 
clocks;  eyeglasses,  spectacles,  opera  glasses,  lenses,  and  other 
optical  goods,  music  boxes,  etc.  These  are  all  of  the  very  be.st 
quality,  unsurpassed  in  elegance, '  finish,  and  workmanship,  and 
guaranteed  to  be  as  represented,  while  the  prices  are  very  reason- 
able. A  specialty  is  the  repairing  and  adjustment  of  fine  watches 
and  clocks;  also  the  rei>airing  of  fine  jewelry,  nmsic  boxes,  valjiable 
wares,  etc.,  promptly,  in  the  best 
style  of  workmanship,  and  all  work 
done  here  is  warranted  to  be  satis- 
factorj'.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Reid  are 
genial,  courteous,  and  popular  in 
their  social  and  business  relations 
with  the  public,  prompt,  honorable 
and  reliable  in  their  dealings,  and 
enjoy  the  fullest^onfidence  of  their 
patrons.  Mr.  Reid  is  also  a  popular 
and  prominent  member  of  the  Odd 
Fellows"  Order. 


R, 


prices  in  all  cases  are  as  low  as  the  lowest.  In  undertaking  they 
carefully  attend  to  the  derails  of  funerals,  supplying  caskets,  coffins. 
etc..  and  generally  superiutend  affairs  to  the  entire  satisfaction  of 
bereavetl  friends  and  relations.  They  make  a  specialty  likewise  of 
purifying  feathers  hy  the  rotary  hot-air  blast.  This  system  entirely 
destroys  all  insect  life,  and  cleanses  the  feathers  from  all  impurities. 
Beds  and  pillows  received  in  the  morning  can  be  re-delivered  the 
same  day  ready  for  use.  while  new  ticks  can  be  furnished  if  desired 
at  a  small  advance  from  cost.  The  firm  likewise  take  orders  for 
monuments  and  tombstones.  Messrs.  W.  H.  and  E.  Ortlepp  are 
highly  regarded  by  the  community  for  their  enterprise  and  integrity, 
and  justly  merit  the  abundant  success  secured  by  their  industi-y  and 
energy. 

JOHN  REID  &  CO.,  Dealers  in  Diamonds,  Watches,  Jewelry, 
Silverware,  Spectacles,  Etc.,  No.  340  Main  Street.— A  well 
known,  prosperous,  and  thoroughly  representative  house  en- 
gaged in  this  line  of  business  in  Bridgeport,  that  has  always 
maintained  a  very  enviable  reputation  for  handling  only  AI  goods 
and  for  reliable,  straightforward  dealings,  is  that  of  Messrs.  John 
Reid  &  Co.,  successor  to  John  H.  Reid  ,3^  Co.  This  popular  house  was 
founded  originally  in  1»<3  by  Messrs.  John  and  John  H.  Reid,  and 
conducted  by  them  with  excellent  success  until  February  1,  1800, 
when  the  latter  gentleman  retired  and  was  succeeded  by  Jlrs.  Ann 
Reid,  and  the  present  firm  title  was  assumed.  5Ir.  and  Mrs.  Reid 
were  bom  in  England  respectively  in  IS29  and  IS.TO  and  caitie  to  the 
United  States  in  IS.5S  and  settled  in  this  city  a  number  of  years  after- 
wards. Mr.  Reid  is  a  practical  and  thoroughly  experienced  man  in 
all  branches  of  this  business,  and  under  his  enterprising  manage- 
ment the  patronage  is  constantly  increasing  in  volume  and  influ- 
ence, derived  principally  from  among  our  most  refined  and  intelligent 
people.  The  store  is  located  in  a  fine  and  substantial  four;Story 
brick  structure  KxlOO  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  verj'  handsomely 
fitted  up  with  every  convenience  for  the  accommodation  and  display 
of  their  handsome  and  valuable  assortment  of  goods  and  its  inspec- 
tion by  patrons.  The  stock  is  full  and  complete,  and  embraces  a 
full  line  of  fine  American  and  European  gold  and  silver  watches  in 
all  the  latest  styles  and  designs:  valuable  diamonds,  pearls,  rubies, 
sapphires,  emeralds,  and  other  rare  and  precious  gems  mounied  in 
the  most  exquisite  and  imique  styles,  plain  and  fancy  gold  finger 
rings,  engagement  and  wedding  rings,  earrings,  brooches,  braeelet.s. 
bangles,  necklaces,  watch  chains,  charms,  and  lockets,  etc.:  shirt 
stnrls.  collar  and  sleeve  buttons,  scarf,  lace,  and  shawl  pins,  rich  and 


B.  HALSEY  &  CO.,  Manu- 
facturers of  Custom  Shirts 
and    Underwear,   No.   4C7 
Water  Street.  —This  repre- 
sentative  and    leading   house  was 
established  in  18T5  by  Messrs.  Hurd 
&  Conwell,  and  was  by  them  most 
successfully  conducted  until  1886, 
in  which  year  Mr.  Conwell  retired 
from  the  business.     lie  was  suc- 
—      -^_1    -    ''—    ~    ^  ceeded  by  Mr.  A.  N.  Stanton,  the 

firm  name  becoming  Hurd  &  Co. 
In  188T  Mr.  E.  A.  King  was  admitted  into  the  partnership  of  Hurd, 
Stanton  &  King,  and  in  1S8S,  on  his  withdrawal  therefrom,  he 
was  replaced  by  Mr.  R.  B.  Halsey.  The  firm  was  known  as  Hurd. 
Stanton  &  Halsey  until  1890,  when  Mr  Halsey  purchased  his  part- 
ners' interest,  and  has  since  conducted  the  business  alone  as  R.  B. 
Halsey  &  Co.  The  premises  utilized  for  the  purposes  of  the  concern 
comprise  the  second  floor  of  a  three-story  brick  building  30x100  feet 
in  dimensions.  They  are  well  ordered  and  arranged,  and  are  fully 
equipped  with  the  latest  improved  appliances  and  machinery.  Here 
only  skilled  operatives  are  employed,  and  all  orders  are  pronrptly 
filled.  The  work  done  embraces  all  kinds  of  fine  dress  shirts,  gentle- 
men's underwear,  tennis  shirts,  nightshirts,  collars  and  cuffs,  hunt- 
ing shirts,  pajamas,  etc.,  and  is  unsurpassed  for  quality  of  materials, 
reliability,  and  uniform  excellence.  They  make  a  specialty  of  Romarr 
collar-s  used  by  the  Roman  Catholic  clei-gy.  All  these  wares  ai-e 
made  to  order,  and  are  unrivalled  for  elegance  of  fit  and  stylishness, 
while  prices  charged  are  uniformly  reasonable.  Mr.  Halsey  brings 
great  practical  experience  to  bear,  and  has  obtairred  a  liberal  and 
influential  patronage  from  the  general  public.  The  shirts  of  his 
make  find  their  principal  market  in  Connecticut,  Massachusetts,  and 
Rhode  Island,  while  that  for  Roman  collars  extemls  overall  the  mi<l- 
dle  arrd  w estein  states.  Mr.  Halsey  is  a  native  of  Long  Island,  and 
is  eminently  popular  in  trade  and  social  circles. 

THE  CONSOLIDATED  SAFETY-VALVE  COMPANY,  Corner 
Howe  and  Kossuth  Streets.— Tlie  Consolidated  Safety- Valve 
Company,  the  sole  manufacturers  of  the  only  solid  nickel- 
seated  "pop"  valves  for  locomotive,  marine,  stationary,  and 
portable  boilers,  and  water  relief  valves,  are  the  owners  of  the  Rich- 
ardson &  Ashcroft  patents.  The  comiiany's  works  are  on  the  comer 
of  Howe  and  Kossuth  streets,  and  they  occupy  two  rooms,  each 
4."ixl00  feet,  in  the  three-story  brick  building.  There  are  twenty-five 
to  thirty  men  employed  in  the  pi-oduction  of  these  valves  at  the 
f.actory.  special  and  ingenious  machinerj- being  used  for  the  purpose, 
the  power  for  which  is  applied  from  outsitle  soni'ces.  The  business 
was  established  in  Boston  in  1S78,  but  was  reruoved  to  Bridgeport  in 
IfSO.  The  New  York  offices  and  salesrooms  are  at  No.  Ill  Liberty 
Street.  The  Consolidated  Safety- Valve  patents  are  controlled  by 
the  Ashcroft  Manttfacturing  C<impany.  of  which  its  factory  is  a  part 
The  officers  of  the  concern  are  Charles  A.  Moore,  pr-esident  arrd 
general  manager:  Martin  Luscomb,  treasurer  and  secretary;  H.  S. 
Manning,  assistant  treasrtrer;  and  George  W.  Richardson,  superin- 
terrdent  all  of  whom  are  thorough  business  men. 


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BRIDGEPORr. 


WiM.  II.  GUNDERMAN,  Mauufacturer  of  Fine  CarriaKes. 
Wagons  and  Trucks,  Nos.  213  and  215  Middle  Street.- 
Among  the  resi)onsible  and  progressive  houses  engaKed 
in  this  line  of  manufacture  is  that  of  Mr.  William  H. 
.Gunderman,  manufacturer  of  fine  carriages,  wagons  and  trucks 
This  gentleman  was  born_in  Germany,  and  came  to  this  country  in 
his  early  boyhood.  Having  acquired  a  thorough  knowledge  of  tlie 
business  in  all  its  details  in  some  of  the  best  shops  of  the  United 
States,  he  started  in  business  on  his  own  account  in  ISTl  at  Housa- 
tonic  Avenue.  In  1890  he  removed  to  his  present  spacious  quartei-s. 
which  comprise  an  eiitii-e  three-story  brick  building  4.ixB0  feet  in 
aiea,  and  are  completely  equipped  with  all  necessary  machinery, 
tools  and  appliances  for  the  effective  prosecution  of  his  important 
industry.  Some  eight  skilled  hands  are  here  employed,  and  all  work 
is  executed  under  the  immediate  supervision  of  the  proprietor- 
Carriages,  wagons  and  trucks  of  every  description  are  built  to 
order,  only  the  iiest  materials  being  used  in  their  construction- 
They  are  first  class  in  every  feature  of  merit  and  elegance  of  design 
and  finish,  and  the  large  demand  for  them  is  commensurate  with 
tlieir  intrinsic  value  and  worth.  Special  attention  is  given  to  the 
execution  of  repairs,  painting  and  trimming,  and  charges  are 
always  reasonable.  The  trade  is  an  extensive  one,  and  the  house 
enjoys  a  fine,  substantial  business  connection.  Mr.  Gimderman  is 
an  active  and  popular  citizen  of  Bridgeport,  He  is  prominently 
identified  with  many  local  leading  organizations,  such  as  the  Society 
of  Elks,  the  Progressive  American  Circle,  the  Order  of  the  Iron 
Hall  and  others.  His  repulatioTi  as  an  active,  upright  and  honor- 
able business  man  is  of  the  highest  order. 

BRIDGEPORT  PATTERS  AND  EXPERIMENTAL  MACHINE 
WORKS,  A.  Skaats,  Proprietor,  No.  v'4  Golden  Hill  Street.— 
This  business  was  inaugurated  thirty  years  ago  by  this  gen- 
tleman, and  since  that  time  has  occupied  premises  in 
various  localities  of  the  city  as  the  steadily  increasing  demands  of 
the  business  neces.sitated.  In  1S89  possession  was  taken  of  their 
present  spacious  and  centrally  situated  quarters,  which  comprise 
the  top  floor  of  a  three-story  brick  building  at  the  address  above 
given.  The  workroom  is  20x30  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  well  fitted 
up  and  thoroughly  equipped  with  all  the  latest  and  most  newly  per- 
fected machinery  and  tools  known  to  the  trade.  Three  skilled 
workmen  assist  Mr.  Skaats,  who  gives  his  close  personal  supeivision 
to  every  detail  of  the  business,  and  whose  master-hand  can  be  traced 
in  all  that  leaves  the  establishment.  He  prepares  designs  for  special 
machinery,  with  assembled  and  detailed  drawings  for  the  same, 
makes  wood  and  metal  patterns  of  all  kinds,  sets  shafting,  puts  up 
and  repairs  machinery,  etc.  His  charges  are  always  fair  and  equit- 
able, and  all  orders  and  commissions  entrusted  to  him  are  executed 
\Vith  care  and  pi-omptness.  Mr.  Skaats,  in  addition,  follows  the 
avocation  of  an  architect,  and  is  at  all  times  prepared  [to  furnish 
plans  and  specifications  for  all  classes  of  buildings  and  to  superin- 
tend their  erection.  Architecture  in  all  its  departments  has  in  him 
an  able  exponent,  and  he  has  demonstrated  all  over  the  city,  by  the 
numerous  buildings  which  have  been  erected  from  his  designs  and 
under  his  directions,  that  he  knows  the  business  in  a  thorough  man- 
ner. He  is  a  native  of  this  State,  and  is  highly  popular  and  much 
esteemed  by  all  with  whom  he  has  dealings. 

DOWNER  &  EDWARDS,  Furniture,  Carpets,  Etc.,  Nos.  449  and 
451  Main  Street,— This  firm  began  operations  in  1887,  bringing 
to  bear  every  qualification,  including  widest  range  of  practical 
experience,  perfected  facilities,  and  large  resources.  They 
know  what  a  refined  and  discriminating  public  want,  and  are  giving 
the  people  of  Bridgeport  and  Connecticut  the  latest  styles  of  the 
most  artistic  and  reliably  made  plain  and  cabinet  furniture  in  the 
market;  also  carpets  and  oil  cloths,  draperies  and  curtains,  window 
shades,  etc.  The  premises  occupied  are  most  centrally  located  at 
Nos.  419  and  451  Main  Street,  the  building  being  a  modern  and  sub- 
stantial flve-story  brick  structure,  30x160  feet  in  dimensions,  and  as 
attractive  in  appearance  outwardly  as  it  is  handsoniel.v  fitted  up 
within.  The  plate-glass  front  enables  tiie  firm  to  make  a  splendid 
skow-wiudow  display,  and  which  is  a  true  ''  index"  to  the  splendid 
and  comprehensive  stock  within.  Nowher,  in  Bridgeport  or  in 
Connecticut  can  such  bargains  in  fine  high  giade  funiiture  be  ob- 
tained, while  the  stock  of  carpetings,  oil  cloths,  rugs,  and  mattings 
is  equally  select,  fresh,  stylish,  and  complete.  This  is  emphatically 
the  headquarters  for  furnitmv,  carpets,  etc.,  and  the  firm  has  devel- 


oped a  trade  of  great  and  growing  magnitude.  Many  of  the  finest 
houses  in  Bridgeport  and  vicinity  have  been  furnished  from  this 
prominent  estaiilishment,  and  the  firm  are  daily  enlarging  their 
circli'  of  friend.-,  and  ij.itrous. 

AW.  WALLACE  AND  SON.  Crackers.  Cakes  and  Biscuits. 
Nos.  173  to  177  State  Street.- One  i>r  the  largest  steam 
bakeries  in  the  state  is  that  of  A.  W.  Wallace  and  Son,  and 
its  trade  extends  throughout  the  whole  of  New  England. 
The  firm  is  well  known  for  the  thoroughness  ot  the  quality  of  iis 
goods,  the  essentials  of  absolutejpurity,  the  best  materials,  and  the 
rarest  skill  in  their  combination  being  fully  understood.  In  these 
essentials  the  New  England  Crocker  Bakery  need  fear  no  rival,  and 
the  fact  that  it  has  successfully  maintained  and  steadily  increased 
its  business  for  thirty-eight  years  is  an  eloquent  testimony  to  the 
quality  of  the  articles  furnished.  A  long-established  business  ot  this 
kind  is  thus  the  best  test  of  the  quality  of  goods.  The  establishment 
on  State  Sti-eet  consists  of  two  three-story  brick  buildings,  25x80  feet 
each,  with  a  large  two-story  brick  bakery  in  the  rear.  In  this  bakery 
will  be  found  all  the  latest  and  most  approved  machinery  for  the 
maimfacture  of  the  specialties  for  which  the  firm  are  noted.  Mr.  A. 
W.  Wallace,  Sr.,  started  the  business  in  1853.  and  for  thirty  years 
it  has  been  in  the  present  location.  Mr.  A.  W.  Wallace.  Jr.,  was  ad- 
mitted to  the  firm  in  1888.  He  is  thirty -eight  years  old,  and  brings 
into  the  conduct  of  the  business  the  vigor  of  youth,  which,  when 
added  to  the  ripe  experience  of  the  senior  partner,  makes  a  combi- 
nation of  the  rarest  value.  Mr.  A.  W.  Wallace,  Sr.,  is  sixty-three 
years  of  age.  and  is  a  native  of  New  York  State.  The  son  was  bom 
in  the   "  Nutmeg  State." 

WH.  WARNER,  Druggist,  No.  171  East  Main  Street.-An 
establishment  ot  this  character  in  this  section  of  Bridge- 
port, conducted  by  an  experienced  and  skilful  pharma- 
cist, and  which  has  always  mainuiined  a  high-class 
reputation  for  Al  goods  and  trustworthy  management,  is  that  of  Mr. 
W.  H.  Warner,  who  is  a  native  of  this  State  and  a  resident  here  for 
many  years.  Having  acquired  a  thorough  knowledge  of  this  pro- 
fession by  long  years  of  close  study  and  experience,  he  founded  I  his 
establishment  on  his  own  account  in  1882,  and  at  once  built  up  a  very 
liberal  and  substantial  patronage  that  is  increasing  annually  in 
volume  and  influence.  His  store  is  eligibly  located,  of  ample  dimen- 
sions, handsomely  fitted  up  in  the  most  approved  modern  style, 
among  the  equipments  being  an  elegant  soda  water  fcjuntain. 
There  is  a  special  department  for  the  accmate  compomiding  ot 
physicians'  prescriptions  and  family  recipes  at  all  hours  of  the  day 
or  night,  and  none  but  thoroughly  competent  and  duly  qualified 
assistants  are  employed.  The  stock  carried  embraces  a  full  and 
complete  line  of  fresh  and  pure  drugs  and  chemicals  ot  standard 
quality,  and  ot  all  articles  found  ina  first-class  pharmacy.  Order  and 
system  prevail,  polite  service  is  accorded  to  patrons,  and  prices  are 
always  just  and  moderate.  Mr.  Warner  is  a  pleasant,  courteous, 
and  refined  g'  nileman,  cautious,  exact  and  reliable  in  his  profession, 
and  is  a  prominent  and  highly  esteemed  member  of  the  Connecticut 
Pharmaceutical  Society. 

THE  GREAT  ATLANTIC  &  PACIFIC  TEA  COMPANY,  Nos.  iM 
and  .53.)  Main  Sti'eet.— Among  the  numerous  articles  entering 
into  the  food  supply  trade  none  are  more  difficult  to  obtain  ot 
freshness  and  purity  than  teas  and  coffees.  A  realization  of 
this  fact  caused  the  establishment  of  the  greatest  conceru  of  the  kind 
in  the  world.  We  refer  to  the  Great  Atlantic  and  Pacific  Tea  Com- 
pany, whose  headquarters  are  located  at  Nos.  35  and87  Vesey  Street. 
New  York  City,  and  who  have  over  two  hundred  branches  in  various 
sections  of  the  country.  The  company  import  their  goods  direct 
from  the  leading  sources  of  production,  in  immense  quantities,  and 
they  sell  at  retail  direct  to  the  consumer  the  best  teas  and  coffees  in 
the  market,  and  at  the  lowest  prices.  The  company's  branch  stores 
in  this  city,  located  at  Nos.  290  and  535  Main  Street,  were  opened  in 
1873,  and  have  been  prosperously  conducted  from  the  outset.  The 
manager,  Mr.  G.  F.  Gillman,  is  a  business  man  of  sound  ability  and 
ample  experience  He  is  a  native  ot  England,  but  has  resided  in 
the  United  States  for  the  past  twenty-seven  years.  The  main  store 
occupied  has  dimensions  of  30x75  feet,  is  excellently  fitted  up,  and 
contains  a  heavy  stock  of  the  choicest  teas  and  coffees  to  be  found  in 
the  city.  An  active  trade  is  supplied,  and  all  orders  are  promptly 
fiUed. 


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GEO.  V.  SCItRlCYER.  Beef.  Pork.  Vepetahles.  Etc..  No.  ^>3  Bank 
Street  —A  decitUnlly  prosi)erons,  reliable,  uuti  represeutative 
house  devoied  to  this  brant-h  of  the  business  iu  liridgeport, 
and  enjoyiutf  a  justly  uieriteil  high  reputation  for  bandUug 
•only  first  class  goods  and  lionorable  dealings,  is  that  of  Mr.  Geo.  V. 
Schreyer,  wliose  popuhir  and  well  ordered  establishment  is  located 
4it  No.  *^  Bunk  Street.  Mr.  Schreyer  was  b(>in  in  Germany  in  1850. 
At  the  age  of  twenty  yeai-s  he  came  to  the  United  States,  and  has 
lesided  in  this  city  the  greater  portion  of  the  time  since.  Thor- 
oughly practical  and  experienced  in  all  binnches  of  this  business,  he 
inaugurated  this  enterprise  on  his  ttwn  account  in  1880,  and  it  at 
■once  became  the  cenli-e  of  a  first  class  and  very  inrtuential  trade 
that  is  annually  increasing.  Tlie  premises  utilized  are  spacious  and 
■commodious,  admirably  appointed  and  fitted  up  with  special  refer- 
-ence  to  the  trade,  which  involves  the  daily  handling  of  large  quanti- 
ties of  meats,  vegetables,  and  other  food  supplies,  which  in  quantity, 
freshness,  quality,  and  variety  are  luisurpassed  by  any  similar  house 
in  the  city.  Ills  market  is  a  model  of  neatness  and  cleanliness. 
Polite  service  is  promptly  rendered  by  intelligent  assistants,  and 
■orders  are  delivered  at  residences  in  the  city  free  of  cliarge.  Mr. 
Schreyer  is  a  popular,  painstaking,  and  pleasant  gentleman,  ener- 
getic, prompt  and  honorable  in  his  dealings,  and  is  a  prominent  and 
■consistent  member  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Order. 

HUGH  STIRLING,  Manufacturer  of  Mattresses,  No.  8  Union 
Street.— This  enterprise  was  f.-nnded  in  1885  by  the  present 
proprietor,  who  brought  practical  experience  of  a  ihoruugh 
order  to  exercise  in  his  management,  the  result  being  a 
trade  of  gradually  increasing  proportions,  and  to-day  he  sends  his 
products  to  all  parts  of  the  New  England  States.  The  factory  is  of 
ample  dimensions,  having  an  area  of  50x145  feet,  and  it  is  equipped 
in  the  most  approved  manner  with  all  requisite  tools  and  appliances, 
while  employment  is  furnished  a  force  of  skilled  workmen.  Mr. 
Stirling  personally  superintends  the  direction  of  aflfairs  and  manu- 
factures mattresses  of  all  kinds  and  sizes,  using,  among  other  ma- 
terials, hair,  wool,  stock,  excelsior  and  husk.  He  also  manu- 
factures bedding  of  all  kinds,  and  makes  mattresses  over  as  good 
as  new.  A  large  s'ock  is  carried  and  all  orders  are  promptly  met 
upon  the  most  equitable  terms.  Mr.  Stirling  is  a  native  of  England, 
has  resided  in  this  city  for  the  past  thirty  years,  and  through  the 
honorable  methods  followed  by  him  he  has  won  well  deserved  suc- 
cess in  commercial  life. 

JOHN  RENZ.  Meats.  Vegetables.  Etc..  No.  77)4  Hamilton  Street. 
—A  prosperous  and  representative  house  engaged  in  a  special 
line  of  this  business  in  Bridgeport  that  has  acquired  a  very 
excellent  reputation  for  dealing  only  in  Al  goods  and  for  con- 
ducting its  business  in  an  honorable,  straightforward  manner,  is  that 
of  Mr.  John  Renz,  who  is  a  native  of  Geniiany,  and  who  came  to  the 
United  States  in  1881,  and  has  been  a  resident  of  this  city  several 
years.  Having  acquired  a  thorough  knowledge  of  this  business  by 
actual  experience,  he  established  this  house  on  his  own  account  in 
1889,  and  at  once  developed  a  very  liberal  and  substantial  trade, 
which  is  constantly  increasing  in  voltmie  and  importance.  The 
premises  utilized  for  tlie  business  are  amply  spacious,  neatly  ap- 
pointed, and  fitted  up  with  every  convenience  for  the  daily  handling 
of  large  quantities  of  food  supplies,  which  are  unsurpassed  in  fresh- 
ness, quality,  and  variety  by  any  similar  concern  in  this  section  of 
the  city.  His  stock  embraces  the  finest  of  everything  in  his  line, 
jind  he  is  enabled  to  supply  his  patrons  with  the  best  of  wholesome 
food  during  all  seasons  of  the  year  at  lowest  prices.  The  utmost 
<>leanliness  and  neatness  are  observed,  polite  assistants  attend 
promptly  to  customers,  and  orders  are  delivered  at  residences  in  the 
-city  free  of  charge.  Mr.  Renz  is  a  careful,  enterprising  and  pleasant 
C-ritleman,  prompt,  reliable  and  honoraide,  and  justly  merit^  the 
sui'cess  which  has  attended  his  well  directed  efforts. 

FE.  SULLIVAN.  Concrete  Walks.  Drives,  Etc.  No.  568  Fairfield 
Avenue. — Asphalt  is  now  used  extensively  for  the  pave- 
^  ment  of  streets  and  cellars,  and  also  for  the  protection  of 
vaults,  sewers,  bridges  and  foundations  from  injury  by 
moisture  or  the  percolation  of  water.  In  this  connection  we  desire 
to  make  special  reference  to  the  popular  house  of  Mr.  F.  E.  Silli- 
man.  Mr.  Silliman  esta»)lisbed  this  business  in  1871.  since  which 
jteriixl  he  has  built  up  a  liberal  and  influential  patronage  in  Bridge- 


port and  its  vicinity,  and  also  in  all  .sections  of  the  Stale.  He 
I)rompll3'  contracts  for  the  construction  of  concrete  and  asphalt 
walks,  drives,  gutters,  etc.,  and  makes  a  specialty  of  asphultum 
drives  and  floors.  His  work  is  unsurpassed  for  durability,  flni.sli 
and  general  excellence,  while  his  prices  are  extremely  reasonable.^ 
Mr.  Silliman  employs  twenty  men  and  seven  carts,  and  cheerfully 
furnishes  estimates  for  all  descriptions  of  concrete  and  asphalt 
work.  He  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  and  is  highly  regarded  in 
business  circles  for  his  strict  integrity,  skill  and  energy.  Mr.  Silli- 
man is  a  prominent  Freemason.  Tliose  interested  requiring  first 
class  asphaltum  drives,  floors,  etc.,  should  give  their  orders  to  this 
responsible  house  and  secure  the  greatest  satisfaction  in  the  thor- 
oughly good  manner  in  which  all  work  will  be  accomplished. 

GEO.  E.  SCOFIELD,  Stoves,  Ranges,  Tin,  Copper  and  Sheet  Iron 
Ware,  No.  2iG  East  Main  Street.— Mr.  Scofleld,  who  is  practi- 
cal and  experienced  in  all  the  details  of  his  business,  ac- 
quired by  many  years'  close  application  to  It,  commenced 
operations  on  his  own  account  in  1883.  and  has  since  maintained  a 
foremost  position  in  the  front  rank  of  the  trade.  The  premises 
occupied — store  and  workshop— are  well  fitted  up  and  equipped  and 
provided  with  every  convenience  for  executing  work  with  ijrompt- 
ness  and  despatch.  In  the  store  he  makes  a  fine  display  of  cooking 
and  heating  stoves,  of  ranges  in  all  the  new  styles  and  patterns, 
and  also  of  tin,  copper  and  sheet  iron  ware  and  kitchen  furnish- 
ing goods  of  a  superior  quality.  From  five  to  ei^ht  practical  work- 
men are  kept  constantly  employed,  and  every  attention  is  given  to 
manufacturing  tin  ware.and  to  doing  all  kinds  of  sheet  iron  and  cop- 
per work,  tin  roofing  and  plumbing  in  all  its  branches,  and  gas 
fitting  and  repairing  and  general  jobbing.  Estimates  are  cheerfully 
furnished,  and  all  work  is  executed  under  the  immediate  direction 
of  Mr.  ScofieU.  who  is  careful  and  correct,  and  fullj-  warrants  every 
thing  done  by  him  in  his  line  of  business.  He  is  a  native  of  the 
state  of  Connecticut,  about  forty  years  old,  and  during  his  busi- 
ness career  in  this  city  has  done  considerable  work,  and  such  was  its 
character  that  the  best  satisfaction  in  every  instance  has  been  ex- 
pressed. He  is  a  member  of  the  order  of  Odd  Fellows,  and  very 
popular  ^sith  all  having  dealings  with  him. 

JPHELAX.  Painter,  Nos.  201  and  203  State  Streei.— Among  those 
in  this  city  engaged  in  this  business  there  are  none  so  well 
^  known  as  Mr.  Jerome  Phelan.who,  as  a  painter  and  decorator 
has  a  wide  reputation,  and  who  is  highly  endorsed  and  recom- 
mended for  originality.skill  and  abiliiy.  He  is  located  in  a  spacious, 
commodious,  double  store,  having  dimensions  of  25x60  feet,  at  Nos. 
201  and  203  State  Street,  which  is  neatly  and  tastefullj-  fitted  up  and 
well  stocked  with  a  choice,  carefully  selected  assortment  of  wall 
papers  in  all  the  new  handsome  styles  and  patterns,  and  beautiful 
combinations  of  gold  tints  and  colors;  also  mouldings  and  every 
thing  needed  in  interior  decoration;  paints  of  all  kinds,  oils, 
glass,  putty,  etc.;  and  a  full  and  general  stock  of  plain,  fancy,  and 
commercial  stationery.  Mr.  Phelan  makes  a  special  business  of 
general  house,  sign,  and  decorative  painting.  He  originates  many 
handsome  designs,  and  arranges  colors  and  tints  so  as  to  produce 
the  most  pleasing  effects.  Mr.  Phelan  is  doing  an  extensive  busi- 
ness, and  keeps  in  his  employ  from  twenty-two  to  twenty-five  prac- 
tical workmen. 

COUGHLIN  BROTHERS.  House  Painters,  Sign  Writers,  and  In- 
terior Decorators.  No.  459  Main  Street.— This  business  was 
established  in  1867  by  Messrs.  P.  and  E.  Coughlin,  who  con- 
ducted it  for  some  time,  when  Mi-.  E.  Coughlin  died  after 
a  successful  and  honorable  career.  His  brother,  ijr.  P.  Coughlin, 
is  now  sole  proprietor,  and  is  continuing  the  business  with  zeal 
and  success,  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  spacious  floor  and 
basement,  each  being  20x100  feet  in  area,  fully  equipped  with  every 
convenience  for  the  successful  prosecution  of  the  business.  The 
stock  is  extensive  and  well  selected,  and  includes  all  kinds  of  wall 
papers,  window  shades,  dados,  and  painters'  supplies.  Only  the  best 
and  most  reliable  goods  are  handled,  and  the  trade  of  the  house, 
which  is  steadily  increasing,  extends  throughout  aU  sections  of 
Bridgeport  and  its  vicinity.  Mr.  Coughlin  employs  twenty-five 
skilled  workmen,  and  undertakes  promptly  contracts  for  painting, 
paper  han^ntr.  and  decorating,  while  his  prices  in  all  cases  are  ex- 
ceedingly moderate. 


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BRI  DGEPORT. 


JK.  SPENCER,  Manufacturer  of  Patent  Shell-bearing  Hand 
Lathes,  No.  99  Cannon  Street.— A  thoroughly  practical  me- 
chanic, with  a  highly  inventive  faculty  and  turn  of  mind 
for  producing  fine  machinery  for  utilitarian  purposes,  carry- 
Jng  CD  a  mo.st  important  industry  in  the  city  of  Bridgeport,  and  en- 
jciyiug  a  well-earned  high  reputation  for  superior  skill  and  genius 
and  reliable  business  methods,  is  Mr.  J.  E.  Spencer,  manufacturer  of 
patent  shell-bearing  hand  lathes,  etc.,  whose  concern  is  located  at 
No.  99  Cannon  Street.  Having  great  and  varied  experience,  and 
being  fully  conversant  with  all  kinds  of  machinery,  he  commenced 
business  on  his  own  account,  originally  at  East  Haddam,  in 
1863,  and  in  1881  removed  to  his  present  quarters  in  order  to  meet 


the  increasing  demands  of  his  trade  with  better  facilities.  The 
premises  occupied  comprise  the  second  floor  of  a  substantial  threes 
story  structure,  are]  amply  spacious,  and  are  fitted  up  with  all 
the  latest  improved  machinery,  tools,  and  general  appliances  for 
turning  out  first-class  work,  together  with  ample  steam-power.  The 
range  of  products  embraces  all  kinds  of  hand  lathes,  patent  fans, 
etc.  A  specialty  of  the  concern  is  his  patent  shell-bearing  hand 
lathe,  a  machine  which  was  invented  and  patented  by  him  some 
time  ago.  These  machines  have  met  with  great  favor  from  the 
trade  as  being  the  best,  strongest,  most  accurate,  simple  and  most 
easily  operated  of  any  in  the  market,  and  have  proved  exceedingly 
valuable  to  iron  and  brass  manufacturers.  The  improvement  con- 
sists in  a  hard  cast-iron  bearing  for  the  steel  shaft  or  spindle,  which 
is  made  separate  from  the  shaft,  then  forced  upon  the  shaft  by 
pressure,  so  that,  when  on,  the  shaft  and  bearing  are  practically  one. 
Heretofore  the  whole  shaft,  bearing  and  all,  have  been  made  of  one 
piece  of  steel,  making  it  necessary  to  temper  the  large  conical  bear- 
ing, which  not  unf requently  warped  the  shaft,  so  that  it  was  useless, 
or  else  it  required  great  labor  and  expense  to  make  it  right  and  of 
practical  use.  These  lathes  are  in  use  in  all  parts  of  the  United 
States,  and  are  pronounced  by  all  who  use  them  as  the  best  in  the 
world.  All  correspondence  receives  prompt  attention,  orders  are 
filled  at  once,  and  no  inferior  work  is  permitted  to  leave  the  estab- 
lishment. 

FE.  LALLEY  &  CO..  Wine  and  Liquor  Dealers.  Nos.  13  and  17 
Bank  and  Nos.  20  and  24  State  Streets.— The  consumption  of 
wines  and  liquors  in  the  United  States  Is  so  vast  that  the 
trade  necessarily  involves  considerations  of  great  impor- 
tance. Prominent  among  the  leading  houses  in  Bridgeport  actively 
engaged  in  this  trade  is  that  of  Messrs.  F.  E.  Lalley  &  Co.,  import- 


ers and  wholesale  dealers,  whose  salesrooms  are  located  at  Nos.  13  and 
17  Bank  and  Nos.  20  and  24  State  Streets.  This  business  was  estab- 
lished in  1865  by  F.  Sailer  &  Son,  who  conducted  it  till  1890,  when  Mr. 
F.  E.  Lalley  became  sole  proprietor.  The  premises  occupied  comprise 
a  spacious  store,  40x150  feet  in  area,  fully  equipped  with  every  con- 
venience for  the  accommodation  of  the  well-selected  and  choice 
stock.  The  assortment  includes  ports,  sherries,  clarets,  champagnes, 
brandies,  gin.  rum,  Irish  and  Scotch  whiskeys,  cordials,  ales,  stout, 
etc.  Mr.  Lalley  is  agent  in  Bridgeport  for  the  Clausen  &  Price 
Brewing  Company's  celebrated  ales,  and  makes  a  specialty  of  fine 
rye  whiskies.  These  whiskeys  are  mild,  mellow  and  delicious,  and 
are  sold  under  a  guaranty  to  give  perfect  satisfaction.  They  are  sold, 
free  or  in  bond,  lUrge  quantities  being  allowed  to  remain 
in  stock  and  mature  until  required  for  the  demands  of  the 
trade.  Mr.  Lalley  emplo3's  six  men  in  his  store,  and  his 
trade  extends  throughout  all  sections  of  the  city  and  state 
He  is  a  native  of  Cambridge,  Mass.,  and  is  greatly  re- 
spected in  trade  circles  for  his  integrity  and  energy. 
Only  the  best  and  choicest  wines  and  liquors  are  han- 
dlt'd.  and  the  prices  quoted  in  all  cases  are  as  low  as  the 
vest. 

BRIDGEPORT  PHARMACY,  No.  556  Main  Street  — 
The  businessof  this  popular  pharmacy  was  organ- 
ized ten  years  ago  by  the  present  proprietor,  Mr. 
Wm.  Kiiisella.  This  gentleman  is  a  native  ot  St. 
Louis,  but  has  long  resided  in  this  city,  where  he  has  be- 
come famiharly  and  favorably  known  to  its  residents. 
He  is  a  thoroughly  skilled  pharmacist  of  ample  expe- 
rience, employs  none  but  conipelent  assistants,  and 
makes  a  leading  specialty  of  the  compounding  of  physi- 
cians' prescriptions  and  family  recipe;',  using  only  the 
purest  ingredients  and  guaranteeing  absolute  accuracy  in 
every  instance.  The  commodious  store  occupied,  which 
has  dimensions  of  ISx.SO  feet,  is  fitted  up  in  an  admirably 
tasteful  manner,  and  contains  a  large,  complete  assort- 
ment of  pm'e  drugs  and  chemicals,  select  pharmaceutical 
preijaraticns.  choice  toilet  and  fancy  goods,  surgical  ap- 
paratus and  general  sundries  usually  found  in  a  first  class 
establishment  of  this  character.  None  but  the  best  goods 
:^ii  are  handled,  and  reasonable  prices  prevail  in  ever.v  de- 
partment. Mr.  KinseUa  enjoys  the  confidence  and  good 
will  of  the  entire  community. 

GA.  NORTHROP.  Livery.  Nos.  15  and  17  South  Avenue.-The 
leading  house  of  the  kind  in  Bri<igeport  is  that  of  Mr.  G.  A. 
,  Northrop,  proprietor  of  the  Casino  Livery,  Boarding  and 
Sale  Stables.  Mr.  Northrop  first  established  business  in 
1878,  on  Harriet  Street,  East  Bridgeport,  continuing  there  up  to  1888, 
when  he  removed  to  his  present  address.  Here  he  occupies  a  two 
story  building,  70x120  feet  in  dimensions,  well  lighted,  ventilated, 
and  cleanly  kept  throughout,  and  supplied  with  all  modern  conven- 
iences adaptable  to  the  business.  Mr.  Northrop,  who  is  a  native  of 
Roxbury.  Conn.,  has  resided  in  Bridgeport  since  1869,  and  is  popu- 
larly known  here.  In  1R68  he  represented  his  native  town  in  the 
State  Legislature.  He  has  been  a  member  of  the  Bridgeport  Board 
of  Works  for  the  past  four  years,  and  is  recognized  throughout  the 
community  as  a  business  man  of  abilit.v  and  integrity. 

WC.  MARSH,  Commission  Merchant.  No.  .506  Main  Street.— 
Mr.  Marsh  established  his  business  in  I'^flS,  and  has  been 
^  at  his  present  location  the  past  seven  years.  His  busi- 
ness career  has  been  one  of  uninterrupted  success  from 
the  outset,  his  energy  and  push  are  proverbial,  and  he  has  built  up 
a  large,  active,  and  lucrative  patronage  of  a  pei-manent  character. 
For  business  pui-poses  he  occupies  a  spacious  store,  32x110  feet  in 
dimensions,  and  this  is  well  arranged  throughout.  Here  Mr.  Marsh 
employs  five  assistants  and  carries  on  general  operations  as  a  dealer 
in  house  furnishing  goods  of  all  descriptions,  as  an  auction  and  com- 
mission merchant,  and  aLso  as  a  dealer  in  real  estate.  .\  heavy  stock 
of  new  and  second  hand  furniture  is  at  all  times  carried,  also  kitch- 
en utensils,  carpets,  rugs  and  oilcloths,  and  general  interior  fur- 
nishings, including  a  superior  line  of  ranges  and  heaters.  Mr. 
Marsh  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  but  has  resided  in  this  State  the 
greater  part  of  his  Ufe.  He  has  served  as  deputy  sheriSF  for  Fair- 
field county,  also  as  a  United  States  detective  ganger. 


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MW.  HALL,  Chemist  and  Drugeist,  No.  234  East  Main  Street. 
—One  of  tlie  best  qualified,  as  he  certainly  is  one  of  the 
most;  careful  and  attentive,  chemists  and  druggists  in 
Bridgeport  is  Dr.  M.  W.  Hall,  whose  well  ordered  and 
popular  establishment  is  so  centrally  located  at  No.  224  East  JIain 
Street,  and  has  always  maintained  the  highest  of  reputations  for 
pure  and  fresh  goods  and  thoroughly  efficient  management.  Dr. 
Hall,  who  was  born  in  England  in  18.S9and  came  to  the  United  States 
when  but  sixteen  years  of  age,  and  who  has  resided  here  for  many 
yeai"s,  is  both  a  medical  and  pharmaceutical  graduate,  and  brings  to 
bear  upon  his  business  trained  skill  and  a  wide  range  of  practical  ex- 
perience. He  inaugurated  this  establishment  on  his  own  account  in 
ISSO  at  this  address,  and  at  once  developed  a  very  large  and  influen- 
tial patronage  that  has  steadily  grown  to  its  present  proportions 
and  importance.  His  store  is  of  ample  dimensions,  neatly  and 
attractively  appointed,  and  fitted  up  with  all  the  latest  modern 
improvements,  with  a  finely  furnished  consultation  room  in  the  rear. 
As  a  physician  he  brings  to  bear  a  class  of  knowledge  than  which 
there  is  no  more  valuable  adjunct  iu  a  pharmacy,  and  he  is  well 
qualified  to  diagnose  and  treat  any  form  or  class  of  disease.  Polite 
and  intelligent  assistants  serve  patrons  promptly,  and  prices  are 
always  just  and  moderate.  This  reliable  house  is  well  known  to  the 
community  and  is  conducted  upon  the  sound  principles  of  integrity 
and  the  highest  standard  of  professional  ability. 

JDUNDON,  Beef.  Groceries.  Etc.,  Corner  Pembroke  and  Had- 
dam  Streets.-  Mr.  Dundon  was  born  in  Kinderhook,  N.  Y. 
State,  ISo."!.  and,  having  acquired  a  thorough  kno^vledge  of 
this  business  by  years  of  practical  experience,  inaugu- 
rated this  estabhshment  on  his  own  account  in  1879,  and  its  record 
from  the  start  has  been  one  of  continuous  success  and  constantly 
increasing  popularity.  He  occupies  a  commodious  and  spacious 
store,  compactly  arranged  and  fitted  up  with  special  reference  to 
the  trade,  which  involves  the  daily  handling  of  large  quantities  of 
meats,  provisions,  fancy  groceries,  etc.,  which  in  quantity,  quality, 
and  freshness  are  unsurpassed  by  those  of  any  similar  concern  in 
this  section  of  the  city.  His  stock  embraces  the  very  choicest  in  all 
lines,  and  customers  dealing  here  can  always  have  the  satisfaction 
of  knowing  that  nothing  inferior  or  adulterated  will  be  sold  to  them, 
and  that  proi*r  weight  is  always  given.  His  store  is  a  model  of 
neatness  and  cleanliness;  polite  assistants  serve  patrons  promptly, 
and  orders  are  delivered  at  residences  free  of  charge.  Mr.  Dundon 
is  a  progressive,  wide  awake  and  honorable  man,  prompt  in  meet- 
ing all  engagements,  and  is  eminently  worthy  of  the  success  he  has 
achieved  by  his  abiUty  and  industry. 

WILLIA5I  B.  WARNES.  Pianos,  Etc.,  No.  135  Fairfield 
Avenue. — This  gentleman  is  a  native  of  New  York,  and 
although  comparatively  speaking  a  very  young  man,  he 
brings  to  bear  on  his  business  a  ripe  experience  of  its 
rcquii-ements,  gained  by  an  assiduous  application  towards  the 
mastery  of  its  details.  The  premises  he  occupies,  and  which  are 
most  centrally  and  eligibly  located,  comprise  the  ground  floor  of 
an  elegant  three-story  brick  building,  25x60  feet  in  dimensions. 
They  are  handsomely  furnished  and  fitted,  and  are  provided  with 
all  modern  improvements,  such  as  eli'ctric  lights.  Faced  by  band- 
some  plate  glass  show  windows,  the  opportunities  for  an  advantage- 
ous display  of  the  flue  stock  carried  have  been  made  much  of,  and 
the  store  is  one  of  the  most  attractive  on  tuat  thoroughfare.  The 
stock  embraces  everything  in  the  music  and  art  line,  and  here  are 
always  to  be  found  pianos  and  organs  from  the  factories  of  the  most 
celebrated  makers,  several  of  whom  are  represented  solely  by  Mr. 
■\Varnes  in  this  city;  violins,  guitars,  banjos,  zithers,  mandolins, 
harps  and  other  stringed  instruments,  brass  and  reed  instr-uments, 
bound  and  sheet  music,  musical  instructors,  etc.  In  addition  to 
this  Mr.  Wames  carries  a  select  line  of  fine  oil  paintings,  wattir 
colors,  etchings,  steel  engravings,  photographs,  anil  picture  frames 
in  all  styles,  etc.  All  these  choice  wares  are  offered  at  fair  and 
reasonable  prices,  and  three  assistants  are  required  to  attend  to  the 
large  and  increasing  trade. 

CARR'i^  CENTR.\L  ME.\T  JIARKET.  Chas.  D.  Carr,  Proprietor, 
No.  379  Broatl  Street.— A  well  known,  prosperous  and  reliable 
house  devoted  to  a  special  branch  of  the  food  sujiply  trade  of 
Bridgeport  that  holds  a  most  enviable  reputation  for  handling 
only  first  class  commodities  and  fair,  square  dealing  with  patrons  is 


the  popular  concern  known  as  Carr's  Central  ^leat  Jlarket.  This 
business  was  founded  originally  in  1880  at  this  location  by  Mr. 
Philip  t'arr,  who  conducted  it  with  unvarying  success  until  1890,  when 
he  disposed  of  it  to  the  present  proprietor,  who  is  a  native  of  New 
York  State,  and  has  been  a  resident  here  for  some  years.  He  is  a 
thoroughly  experienced  and  practical  man  in  all  branches  of  the 
business,  and  under  his  enterprising  direction  the  business  is  con- 
stantly incrcEising  in  volume  and  influence.  His  store  is  spacious, 
commodious,  compactly  arranged  and  fitted  up  in  the  most  approved 
modem  style,  and  presents  a  most  attractive,  neat,  clean  appearance. 
It  is  supplied  with  every  facility  for  the  daily  handling  of  large 
quantities  of  fresh  beef,  veal,  mutton,  lamb,  pork,  etc.,  also  game, 
poultry,  oysters,  clams,  etc.,  in  their  season,  and  of  which  a  full  and 
complete  assortment  is  kept  constantly  on  hand.  Included  among 
the  equipments  is  ample  cold  storage  for  the  healthful  preservation 
of  perishable  articles  for  an  indefinite  period.  Mr.  Carr  can 
supply  his  patrons  with  the  choicest  of  wholesome  meats,  etc.,  during 
all  seasons  of  the  year  at  lowest  prices.  Being  an  expert  judge  of 
meats,  game,  poultry,  oysters,  clams,  etc.,  he  selects  only  the  very 
best  from  the  most  reliable  sources,  and  in  such  quantities  that  he 
can  quote  the  lowest  figures.  Polite  assistants  serve  patrons 
promptly,  an<l  goods  are  delivered  at  residences  f  i  ee  of  charge.  Mr. 
Carr  is  a  pleasant,  courteous,  energetic  gentleman  of  about  middle 
age,  and  enjoys  the  fullest  confidence  of  all  with  whom  he  has  any 
dealings. 

ML.  PRITCHARD,  Architect,  Room  No.  30,  Connecticut  Bank 
Building. — Mr.  Pritchard  has  developed  a  large  and  influ- 
ential patronage  since  he  began  business,  and  has  per- 
formed much  notable  work.  His  designs  bear  all  the 
evidences  of  originality,  and  are  marked  in  a  high  degree  by  artistic 
architectural  beauty,  while  the  utilitarian  idea  is  not  lost  sight  of,  as 
the  minimum  w.Tste  of  space  is  noticeable  in  all  his  work.  Plans  and 
specifications  for  architectural  work  of  all  kinds  are  furnished  in  the 
shortest  sjiace  of  time,  the  supervision  of  building  isundertaken,  and 
satisfactory  service  can  always  be  depended  upon.  Mr.  Pritchard  is 
a  native  of  Connecticut,  and  very  favorably  known  in  this  city.  His 
standing  is  such  as  to  entitle  him  to  the  highest  consideration,  and 
the  manner  in  which  his  business  is  conducted  is  a  fine  exemplifica- 
tion of  those  ;principles  without  which  no  permanent  success  could 
be  achieved. 

WG.  KIMBERLY,  Printer.  East  JIain  Street.— Among  the 
leading  printing  establishments  in  Bridgeport  is  that 
of  Mr.  W.  G.  Kimberly,  who  commenced  operations  on 
his  own  account  in  1881  on  Middle  Street,  and  during 
1890  removed  to  the  quarters  now  occupied,  and  which  have  an 
area  of  25x50  feet.  These  are  fitted  up  in  the  best  manner  and 
equipped  with  a  full  complement  of  presses  and  all  the  necessary 
type  and  appliances  required  in  the  production  of  a  superior  class 
of  work.  The  range  of  operation  includes  book  and  general  job 
printing  of  every  description,  a  specialty  being  made  of  fine  com- 
mercial work.  Mr.  Kimberly  is  a  gentleman  possessing  most  excel- 
lent good  taste  and  judgment,  and  turns  out  work  that  will  bear  the 
closest  examination  and  inspection.  He  is  widely  known  and  pop- 
ular, and  a  member  of  high  degree  in  the  Masonic  Order.  He  is 
doing  a  fine  business,  which  is  steadily  growing  and  increasing  with 
each  succeeding  year. 

CW.  HAWLEY',  Wholesale  and  Retail  Dealer  in  Hardware,. 
No.  447  Main  Street. — A  representative  house  in  the  whole- 
sale and  retail  hardware  trade  of  Bridgeport  is  that  of  Mr, 
C.  W.  Hawley,  who  is  an  extensive  dealer  in  the  vast  array 
of  goods  coming  under  the  head  of  hardware  and  house-furnishing 
articles,  and  few  houses  in  the  State  control  a  larger  or  more  desir- 
able trade.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  spacious  three  story 
building  50x150  feet  in  area,  fully  equipped  with  every  convenience, 
elevator,  etc.  Mr.  Hawley  established  this  business  in  1887,  and  em- 
ploys in  his  warehouse  twelve  clerks,  assistants,  etc.  The  stock  i* 
complete  in  all  departments,  and  comprises  all  the  goods  belonging 
to  the  hardware  trade  and  demanded  by  the  housekeeper,  builder, 
mechanic,  and  farmer— also  a  full  line  of  fine  table  cutlery,  carvers, 
penknives,  etc.  Orders  are  carefully  filled  and  all  goods  are  fu!I.v 
warranted  to  be  exactly  as  represented,  while  the  trade  extends^ 
throughout  all  sections  of  the  State. 


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SLOEWITII  ili  ro.,  Real  Estate,  Etc..  No.  33  Bank  Street.— 
A  well  known  and  prosperous  house  devoted  to  this  busi- 
ness iu  tlie  city  of  Bridgeport,  and  maintaining  a  very  envi- 
able reputation  for  honorable,  straiglitforward  business 
methods,  is  that  of  Messrs.  S.  Loewith  &  Co.,  whose  office  is  con- 
veniently located  at  No.  33  Bank  Street.  3Ir.  Loewith  was  born  in 
Bohemia,  Austria,  in  1854,  and  carne  to  the  United  States  when  but 
ten  years  of  age,  and  has  been  a  resident  of  this  city  many  years. 
Having  an  intimate  knowledge  of  the  values  of  all  kinds  of 
realty  in  all  sections  of  the  city,  he  inaugurated  this  enterprise  on 
Ills  own  account  under  the  present  firm  title  in  1885  at  this  address, 
and  demonstrating  from  the  start  that  he  possessed  tact,  energy, 
and,  sound  conservative  judgment,  he  developed  at  once  a  veiy 
large  and  influential  patronage  that  is  constantly  increasing.  He 
transacts  a  general  real  estate  business,  and  is  prepared  to  buy,  sell, 
exchange,  lease,  and  let  all  kinds  of  real  estate,  collect  rents,  secure 
responsible  tenants,  negotiate  loans  on  bond  and  mortgage  in  the 
most  satisfactory  manner  to  all  parties  interested.  He  is  also  pas- 
senger agent  for  several  lities  of  European  steamship  companies, 
iind  is  prepared  to  issue  tickets  to  and  from  any  part  of  Europe  and 
America,  and  makes  a  specialty  of  prosecuting  pension  claims  for 
those  entitled  to  them.    Being  a  notary'  i)ublic,  he  is  prepared  to 


execute  the  functions  of  that  office,  and  gives  especial  attention  to 
drawing  legal  documents,  examining  titles,  furnishing  abstracts  to 
same.  etc.  Mr.  Loevvitii  is  a  pleasant,  courteous,  honorable,  and  re- 
liable gentleman,  very  popular  and  highly  respected  in  social  and 
financial  circles. 


EJ.  BANKS,  Dealer  in  Beef,  Pork,  Lamb,  Mutton,  Veal,  Ham, 
Etc.  Nos.  116  and  118  East  Main  Street.— Mr.  Banks  isana- 
^  tive  of  this  state.and  is  well  and  popularly  known  in  this  city, 
where  he  has  resided  for  some  years.  From  the  veiy  outset 
of  his  business  career  in  1875  he  has  made  it  his  special  aim  to  supply 
only  the  choicest  and  best  goods,  and,  as  a  consequence,  he  has. built 
up  a  fine  patronage,  which  is  continually  growing  and  inci'easing  in 
volume.  He  always  carries  a  full  stock  of  goods,  embracing  family 
flour,  etc.,  and  luscious  fruits,  and  all  the  goods  are  fully  warranted 
in  every  respect  as  represented.  Popular  prices  prevail  and  busi- 
ness is  active  and  lively.  Competent  clerks  are  employed  and  every 
attention  is  paid  to  customers.  Mr.  Banks,  who  is  about  fortj'-four 
years  of  age,  sustains  a  high  reputation  in  this  community,  is 
a  well  known  member  of  the  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  and  has  a 
wide  circle  of  friends  and  acquaintances.  , 


Birmingham. 


|(>  city  ill  its  soctiou  of  ilie  oonimonwealtli  of  Connecticut  iias  sliarcd  in  substantial  success  to  a 
greater  degree  during  tlie  past  decade  or  so  tlian  lias  Biriuingliani,  and  none  of  its  ambitious  con- 
temporaries lias  better  grounds  for  believing  in  a  bright  and  prosperous  future.  Tlie  natural 
beauty  of  its  location  lias  been  greatly  enhanced  by  the  artistic  taste  of  its  people,  and  while  it 
inorits  the  compliments  of  strangers  who  visit  it  for  the  first  time,  its  citizens  are  by  no  means 
insensible  to  its  charms  nor  lacking  in  efforts  to  enhance  its  attractiveness.  Situate  at  the  confluence  of  the 
Naugatuck  and  Housatoiiic  rivers,  IJirmingliain  is  the  hub  of  a  cluster  of  cities  which  surround  this  section,  the 
other  spokes  in  this  commercial  wheel  being  Slielton,  Derby,  and  Ansonia,  which  until  recently  were  known  as 
the  "  Associated  Villages"  in  the  borough  of  Derby.  As  a  matter  of  fact,  Derby  township  is  one  of  the  oldest 
in  the  state,  but  for  the  past  four  decades  has  been  more  or  less  stagnant  in  point  of  progress,  both  Ansonia 
and  Birmingham  having  long  since  outstripped  what  might  be  termed  the  parent  borough  in  the  great  race  for 
industries  and  wealth.  It  was  a  moot  point  for  many  years  whether  or  not  an  amalgamation  of  the  four  cities 
would  not  have  the  tendency  to  promote  a  common  weal,  but  local  rivalry  failed  to  cement  the  interests  of 
coalition,  and  the  decision  being  put  to  the  General  Assembly,  it  was  agreed  at  their  last  session  that  Ansonia, 
as  the  most  populous  of  the  quartet,  should  be  allowed  to  secede,  and  now  Birmingham  only  embraces  Shelton 
and  Derby,  the  three  having  one  post-ofiice  (located  at  Birmingham)  and  one  set  of  officers.  Many,  however, 
still  forecast  that  tliis  quadrilateral,  so  to  speak,  will  be  merged  in  one  municipality  at  no  very  distant  date,  but 
whether  the  material  interests  of  the  community  will  by  this  measure  be  more  effectually  conserved  is  a  matter 
of  divided  opinion.  Birmingham  was  founded  in  1834,  and  two  years  later  had  only  twenty  dwellings  and  one 
factory.  To-day  it  is  the  centre  of  a  population  of  some  twenty-five  thousand  and  teems  with  industries  of 
every  description,  from  the  production  of  a  piano  to  a  postal-card,  and,  under  existing  auspices,  bids  fair  to 
rival  and  e.vcel  in  point  of  industrial  and  commercial  status  many  of  the  older  established  cities  of  this  busy 
"  Land  of  Stead}-  Habits."  While  of  course  according  due  credit  to  the  energy  and  enterprise  of  the  merchants 
and  manufacturers  of  Birmingham,  there  can  be  no  question  but  that  the  city's  rise  to  her  present  eminence  is 
due  to  natural  advantages  which  resolve  themselves  in  the  city's  contiguity  to  the  river  Housatonic  and  the 
utilization  of  its  waters  as  the  motive  power  for  machinery.  This  convergence  is  no  doubt  due,  in  the  main,  to 
ihe  efforts  of  Mr.  E.  N.  Shelton,  president  of  the  Ousatonic  Water  Co. ,  the  dam  and  connecting  works  of  which 


BIRMINGHAM. 


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concern  were  constnicted  at  a  cost  of  half  a  million  dollars,  and  to-day  constitute  the  largest  and  most  reliable 
water-power  in  the  state.  With  a  view  also  to  the  creation,  promotion,  and  maintenance  of  a  sound  public 
spirit, — that  whicii  is  satisfied  to  enhance  the  industrial  advantage  through  the  public  welfare, — the  Birmingham 
Board  of  Trade  is  engaged  in  formulating  organized  plans  for  bringing  to  the  notice  of  manufacturers  and  those 
seckin"  locations  for  iiuhistrial  enterprises  the  pre-eminent  advantages  ofiered  by  Birmingham  for  sucli  inter- 
ests. They  may  be  briefly  summarized  as  follows:  (1)  Advantages  of  location;  in  the  centre  of  a  rich  and 
populous  district ;  numerous  small  towns  in  the  county  and  ready  communication  with  them.  (2)  Proximity 
to  New  York,  and  a  low  rate  of  freiglits  assured  througli  the  existence  of  competing  lines  of  steamboats  plying 
daily  froni  Bridgeport  and  New  Haven.  (3)  Abundance  of  ground  fit  for  manufacturing  sites,  and  water-power 
second  only  to  that  supplied  by  the  Merrimack  to  Lowell,  Mass.  (4)  Unusual  liealthfulness,  exceptionally  low 
death-rate;  natural  drainage,  cleanliness,  and  sanitary  conditions.  (5)  Hospitality  of  the  people;  liberality  and 
co-operation  from  business  men  ;  practical  assistance  from  the  Board  of  Trade.  (6)  Agreeable  and  comfortable 
social  conditions  ;  elevated  domestic  life  ;  good  cliurches ;  clieap  private  and  excellent  free  schools ;  abumbince 
of  good  dwellings  and  low  rents;  profuse  and  cheap  markets. 

These  are  only  a  few  of  the  manifold  advantages  and  attractions  of  Birmingham.  The  borough  is  wisely 
and  economically  governed,  it  is  equipped  with  one  of  the  best  lines  of  electric  railway  in  the  United  States, 
the  environments  are  beautiful,  the  press  is  ably  represented  by  the  Derby  Transcript,  and  high-class  amuse- 
ment is  aflEorded  its  citizens  in  the  Opera  House  in  the  Borough  Building,  conceded  to  be  one  of  the  finest  halls 
of  its  type  in  Connecticut.  The  limits  of  tliis  sketch  preclude  our  dilating  at  length  upon  the  multifarious 
recommendations  which  snrround  this  favored  locality.  Suffice  it  to  say  that  rapid  as  have  been  Birmingham's 
progressive  strides  for  the  past  half  century,  the  next  generation  will  see  an  enlargement  of  her  manufacturing 
interests  commensurate  with  her  commercial  importance. 

With  reference  to  more  lengthened  statistics  as  to  individual  enterprises,  we  respectfully  commeii<l  to  the 
reader  a  perusal  of  the  following  pages. 


H. 


W.  STEELE  &.  CO.,  Central  Market,  Main  Street.— This  is 
in  all  respects  one  of  the  neatest  and  best  kept  meat  and 
provision  markets  in  Birmingham,  purchasers  here  being 
always  assured  of  getting  a  superior  article,  satisfactory 
alt<.ntiim.  and  courteous  treatment.  This  nourishing  business  was 
originally  established  on  the  opposite  side  of  Main  Street  by  its  pres- 
ent proprietors,  Messrs.  H.  W.  Steele  and  Jno.  P.  Curtis,  removal 
being  made  to  the  present  site  in  18S9.  The  store,  which  is  30x75  feet 
in  dimensions,  is  handsomely  fitted  up  and  admirably  kept,  and  a 
Iarg?r.ud  first  class  stock  is  constantly  carried,  including  all  kinds 
of  fresh,  salt,  and  smoked  meats,  home  made  lard  and  sausage,  Ijut- 
ter.  cheese,  eggs,  also  teas,  coffees,  staple  and  fancy  groceries.  The 
trade  is  both  wholesale  and  retail,  four  'competent  assistants  wait 
upon  customers,  three  teams  make  free  delivery  of  orders  in  all 
parts  of  the  city,  and  no  effort  on  the  part  of  the  proprietors  is 
spared  to  make  the  ** Central"  the  market"  par  excellence"  of 
Birmingham. 

JAMES  McEXERXEY,  Grocer.  X-^.  T."*  Elizabeth  Street.— Many  of 
our  most  successful  merchants  are  those  who  first  saw  the 
light  of  day  in  Ireland,  whose  sons,  untrammelled  and  left  t<) 
their  own  fertile  resources  in  this  country,  soon  rose  to  the 
position  their  natural  ability  entitles  them  to  hold.  Mr.  James  Mc- 
Enerney,  the  popular  grocer,  was  born  in  Ireland  t  nd  migrated  to 
America  in  180G.  primarily  working,  iu  a  subordinate  position,  for  his 
cousin.  Jlr.  M.  McEnemey,  proprietor  of  a  well  known  .'rocery  house 
in  Derby,  Conn.  In  1884  he  engaged  in  business  on  his  own  account, 
and  was  for  several  years  located  on  Anson  Street,  this  city,  remov- 
ing to  the  present  site.  No.  75  Elizabeth  Street,  in  18«9.  Here  ho 
occupies  a  commodious  two  story  and  basement  structure,  stocked 
to  repletion  with  both  staple  and  fancy  groceries.  Ilis  experience 
and  practical  knowledge  enable  him  to  offer  the  most  reliable  goods 
ai  the  lowest  figures.  His  specialties  are  choice  teas.  coffee<i.  spices, 
and  fine  groceries,  though  his  stock  of  staple  goods  compares  favor- 
ably with  (hat  of  any  similar  house  in  the  city.  In  social  as  in  busi- 
ness circles  Mr.  McEneme5-'s  reputation  stands  high,  he  being  a 
prominent  and  active  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  and  Knights  of 
Colimibus. 


JM.  TERRILL.  Hack,  Livery,  and  Sale  Stables,  No.  47  Third 
Street.— This  is  one  of  the  best-equipped  hack,  livery,  sale, 
and  exchange  stables  in  Birmingham.  Mr.  Teirill.  who  is 
one  of  tile  best  judges  of  horses  in  the  state,  established  this 
business  iu  1884,  and  has  secured  a  lil)eral  and  influential  patronage. 
The  stable  is  a  three-story  building  7.ixl00  feet  in  dimensions,  is  well 
drained,  ventilated,  and  lighted,  and  has  ample  accommodations  for 
fifry  horses.  It  is  open  day  and  night,  and  horses,  buggies,  car- 
riages, etc.,  can  be  hired  at  reasonable  rates.  Mr.  Terrill's  turnouts, 
for  style  and  elegance,  are  not  surpas.sed  in  Birmingham,  and  a 
special  feature  is  made  of  supplying  carriages  for  weddings,  balls. 
funerals,  etc.  Horses  are  boarded  by  the  day.  week,  or  month,  and 
these  receive  every  care  and  attention.  Mr.  Terrill  also  sells  and 
exchanges  horses,  and  guarautees  t*ntire  satisfaction  to  patrons.  He 
was  born  in  Vermont,  but  has  resided  since  1886  in  Birmingham, 
where  he  is  highly  regarded  by  the  community  for  his  promptness 
and  integrity.  He  owns  thirty  horses,  and  is  boarding  twenty  crack 
animals  belonging  to  gentlemen  in  the  ueighborhooil. 

FHALLOCK  &  CO.,  Wholesale  and  Retail  Dealers  in  Hard- 
ware, Cutlery,  Etc..  Nos.  116  and  118  Main  Street.— Tliis  is 
^  the  most  extensive  anil  reliable  wholesale  and  retail  hard- 
ware establishment  in  Birmingham,  and  was  originallj' 
established  in  1850  by  Downs  &  Sanfonl,  who  were  succeeded,  first  by 
Sanford  &  Co.,  and  in  18G5  by  K.  Hallock  &.  Co.  On  May  6,  1890.  Mr. 
F.  Hallock  died,  nfter  a  successful  and  honorable  career,  and  the 
business,  now  the  property  of  Mr.  E.  Hallock,  is  still  carried  on 
under  the  old  firm  name  of  "F.  Hallock  &  Co."  The  premises  occu- 
pied comprise  a  spacious  four-story  building  .50x80  feet  in  area,  with 
two  two-story  stoics  in  the  rear,  and  storehouses  in  Shelton  &  Derby 
for  cement.  The  stock,  which  is  one  of  the  largest  and  best  selected 
in  the  state,  embraces  builders'  and  shelf  hardware,  blacksmiths', 
carpentei-s',  mechanics',  and  machinists'  tools,  table  and  pocket 
cutlery,  u'on  and  steel,  paints,  oils,  lime,  cement,  fertilizers,  and 
agricultural  implements.  The  firm  employ  nine  clerks,  assistants, 
etc.,  and  four  teams,  and  their  trade  extends  throughout  nil  sections 
of  the  state.  Mr.  E.  Hallock  is  a  man  of  experience  and  integrity, 
and  justly  merits  the  abundant  success  secured  in  this  important 
business. 


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RJ.  PATRICK^  Hatter  and  Furnisher,  Trunks,  Bags.  Valises. 
Etc.,  Main  Street.— This  is  one  of  the  best  conducted  and 
most  popular  mercantile  establishments  on  this  leading 
thoroughfare.  The  store,  18x65  feet  in  dimensions,  is  fitted 
up  in  a  style  which  embodies  the  best  modern  ideas  of  convenience 
and  attractiveness,  and  in  the  large  show  windows  is  displayed  one 
of  the  best  selected  and  most  comprehensive  stocks  of  fashionable 
hats,  caps,  gentlemen's  furnishings,  trunks,  bags,  valises,  and 
kindred  goods  to  be  met  with  outside  of  New  York.  Mr.  Patrick, 
who  is  a  practical  hatter  and  thoroughgoing  business  man,  makes  a 
point  of  keeping  fully  abreast  of  the  times  in  his  selection  of  stock; 
and  the  latest  fashions  in  headwear.  as  well  as  the  newest  and  most 
popular  designs  in  collars,  shirts,  neckties,  together  with  the  thou 
sand  and  one  articles  embraced  in  gents'  furnishings,  can  always  be 
found  upon  his  counters.  The  store  is^a  favorite  source  of  supply  in 
this  connection  for  both  society  and  business  men,  the  variety  being 
sufficient  to  meet  all  the  requirements  of  the  trade.  Mr.  Patrick  was 
bom  in  Connecticut,  and  is  a  young  man  of  rare  business  tact  and 
Ability.  He  founded  this  enterprise  in  1883,  and  has  reared  a  business 
second  to  none  in  his  line  in  the  town.  He  is  a  member  of  the  "  Red 
Men"  and  "Golden  Cross"  orders,  and  formerly  served  the  city  as  a 
fireman  for  eight  3-ears. 

ROBERT  S.  GARDNER.  Variety  Store,  No.  241  Main  Street.— 
Birmingham's  leading  business  house  engaged  in  the  sale  of 
jewelrj',  stationery  of  all  kinds,  newspapers,  periodicals, 
etc.,  is  that  of  Mr.  Robert  S.  Gardner.  No.  241  Main  Street. 
The  stock  displayed  here  is  very  complete,  and  comprises  diamonds 
of  the  purest  water— these  and  other  precious  stones,  mounted  in 
the  most  unique  styles;  gold  and  silver  watches  of  the  best  manu- 
facture; jewelrj'  of  the  latest  designs  and  of  every  description;  sta- 
tionery of  all  kinds,  periodicals,  newspapers,  circulating  libraries, 
etc.  Mr.  Gardner  is  an  experienced  and  skilled  optician,  and  gives 
his  personal  attention  to  this  branch  of  his  business.  A  special 
feature  is  the  making  of  picture-frames  to  order  at  short  notice. 
All  goods  are  warranted  as  represented,  and  the  prices  are  the 
lowest.  3Ir.  Gardner,  who  is  a  native  of  New  York,  has  lived  in 
Birmingham  since  childhood,  and  is  one  of  our  most  popular  business 
men.  He  has  the  exclusive  agency  of  the  celebrated  Derby  Silver 
Company's  gooda 


The  premises  occupied  are  SiSxlOO  feet  in  area,  are  conveniently  ar- 
ranged and  supplied  with  ample  cold  storage,  thereby  enabUng  Mr. 
Dui'and  to  offer  the  choicest  goods  to  his  customers  at  the  lowest 
possible  prices.  Mr.  Durand  is  also  the  proprietor  of  the  Tremont 
House,  No.  146  Main  Street,  one  of  the  finest  and  best  equipped 
hotels  in  the  city.  He  is  a  native  of  Vermont,  and  is  esteemed  as  one 
of  our  most  progressive  business  men  and  useful  citizens. 

FS.  VALENTINE.  Merchant  Tailor.  No.  S80  Main  Street.— The 
merchant  tailoring  trade,  like  all  other  branches  of  business, 
is  well  represented  in  this  wideawake,  progressive  town, 
and  one  of  the  most  popular  merchants  in  this  line  is  Mr. 
F.  S.  Valentine.  His  establishment,  18x65  feet  in  size,  is  fitted  up  in 
a  most  attractive  and  highly  convenient  manner,  and  here  is  dis- 
played one  of  the  finest  lines  of  imported  and  domestic  suitings, 
vestings,  trouserings,  overcoatings,  etc.,  to  be  found  outside  of  the 
metropolis.  The  work  turned  out  is  invariably  of  the  highest  degree 
of  artistic  and  mechanical  excellence,  and  the  patronage  is  largely 
composed  of  the  most  critical  town  and  suburban  trade.  Mr.  Val- 
entine is  a  native  of  New  York  State,  and  an  expert  tailor  of  wide 
experience  in  fashionable  metropoUtan  esiablishments.  He  came  to 
Birmingham  in  1887,  and  a  year  later  estabUshed  the  business  with 
which  he  has  since  been  prominently  and  prosperously  identified. 

Wn^HELMY'S  BAKERY,  No.  141  Main  Street.— This  business, 
though  only  started  during  the  past  year,  ranks  among  the 
very  best  of  its  class  in  Birmingham.  The  bakery  is  sup- 
plied with  every  manufacturing  facility,  and  the  store  is 
fitted  up  in  a  most  appropriate  manner.  All  kinds  of  plain  and 
fancy  cakes,  including  rich  fruit  and  pound  cakes.  Jumbles,  crullers, 
fresh  biscuit,  etc.,  are  baked,  fresh  every  afternoon,  and  the  regular 
family  trade  is  already  large  and  constant.  A  specialty  is  made  of 
supplying  wedding  parties,  etc.,  and  every  convenience  is  at  band 
for  frosting  cakes,  making  pyramids  and  fanciful  designs  in  choco- 
late, sugar,  and  other  sweet  material.  Four  skilful  bakers  and  con- 
fectioners are  employed  Only  the  purest  ingredients  are  used,  and 
a  first  class  patronage  is  enjoyed.  Mr.  Wilhelmy,  who  is  a  native  of 
Germany,  has  been  a  resident  in  America  for  the  past  nine  years, 
five  of  which  he  has  lived  in  Birmingham,  wnere  he  enjoys  the  es-  m 
teem  of  the  entire  community. 


JE.  WHEELER.  Fine  Shoes,  Slippers,  and  Ties,  No.  230  Main 
Street.— In  the  boot  and  shoe  trade,  this  is  the  most  note- 
worthy among  the  business  enterprises  established  in  Bir- 
mingham during  the  past  year.  Mr.  "Wheeler,  who  is  a 
native  of  New  Hampshire,  has  had  an  experience  of  sixteen  years  in 
the  shoe  trade,  and  fur  eight  years  before  coming  here  was  manager 
of  the  extensive  house  of  Connington  &  Co.,  shoe  dealers  at  Nauga 
tuck.  On  April  19.  1890,  he  opened  his  present  establishment,  aud 
his  experience  and  thorough  knowledge  of  the  wants  of  the  trade  in 
all  its  departments  has  enabled  him  to  quickly  achieve  prominence 
and  popularity  with  the  discerning  public.  Three  efficient  assistants 
are  employed.  The  store  has  dimensions  of  30x05  feet,  is  tastefully 
appointed,  and  contains  a  large,  superior  stock  of  footwear  of  all 
kinds  for  all  ages  of  both  sexes.  The  goods  have  been  carefully 
selected  from  the  leading  sources  of  manufacture:  they  embrace  all 
the  newest  styles  in  this  line,  and  the  best  of  values  are  assured 
■customers  in  every  purchase  made. 

SAIHUEL  Z.  D  DURAND.  Meat  Market.  No.  193  Main  Street  — 
This  business  was  founded  in  1H?8  by  the  present  pro- 
prietor, Mr.  S.  Z.  D.  Durand,  who  has  successfully  car- 
ried on  an  extensive  trade,  and  who  is  one  of  the  most 
popular  and  best  known  butchers  and  provision  dealers  in  the 
city.  He  is  an  excellent  judge  of  meats,  gives  close  personal  atten- 
tion to  the  wants  of  his  numerous  patrons,  and  keeps  on  hand  only 
the  choicest  of  beef,  veal,  mutton,  lamb,  pork,  groceries  of  every 
iiescription,  provisions  of  all  kinds,  poultry,   game  in  season,  etc. 


WRIGHT  BROTHERS,  Truckmen,  Warehousemen,  Etc., 
Canal  Street.—  It  is  particularly  within  our  province  to 
record  tlie  establishment  of  new  enterprises  in  the  great 
channels  of  trade,  and  therefore  in  this  review  of  the  in- 
dustries of  Coiuiecticut.  a  brief  notice  of  the  business  conducted  by 
Messrs.  Wright  Brothers,  teamsters  and  warehousemen,  will  be  of 
special  interest.  The  business,  although  of  but  recent  origin,  is  none 
the  less  one  of  the  most  important  of  its  kind  in  Birmingham.  The 
yards  and  stables  are  located  on  Canal  Street,  above  the  Birming- 
ham Iron  Foundry,  and  are  replete  with  every  modem  convenience 
for  the  advantageous  prosecution  of  the  business,  which  embraces 
hauling  of  every  description,  fifteen  trucks(some  with  load  capacitj' 
of  40,000  pounds),  sixteen  teams,  and  thirteen  able  and  experienced 
hands  being  kept  in  constant  service.  In  the  yards  of  this  concern 
is  likewise  carried  a  heavy  stock  of  hard  and  soft  woods  in  all 
lengths  alike  adapted  for  kindling  and  buihiing  purposes.  Excellent 
storage,  too,  is  here  provided  for  all  classes  of  goods,  while  the 
prices  charged  are  ever  fair  and  equitable.  The  patronage  is  al- 
ready very  extensive,  many  leading  manufacturers  and  others  mak- 
ing exclusive  use  of  the  advantages  offered  by  this  establishment. 
Messi-s.  Wright  Brothers  are  both  young  men,  natives  of  Connecti- 
cut, and  respected  residents  of  Birmingham  for  the  past  thirteen 
years.  They  are  gentlemen  of  energy  and  enterprise,  who  have  em- 
barked in  business  determined  to  succeed  bj'  honest  methods,  and 
by  giving  the  fullest  value  for  monej'  in  all  instances,  as  well  as 
courteous  and  prompt  attention  to  the  wants  and  requirements  of 
each  and  every  one  of  their  numerous  patrons. 


k-»vj|^KW  HAVEN  is  distinguished  not  only  as  the 

^^    is    most  beautiful,  but  as  the  largest  and  most 

®^  K'    populous  of  the   cities  of  the  state  of  Con- 

7f,<-i<T.-'r.?al  necticut.     It  is  the  capital  of  the  county  of 

the  same  name,  was  formerly  one  of  the  capitals  of  the 

state,  Hartford  being  the  other;  is  a  port  of  entry,  and 

is  situated  at  the  head  of  a  shallow  harbor  or  bay,  between  West  and  Mill 

rivers,  including  also  the  neck  between   Mill  river  and  the  Quinnipiac, 

where  a  part  of  the  town  called  Fair  Haven,  is  located.     The  city  stands 

on  a  plain,  lying  between  two  ranges  of  hills,  on  the  east  and  on  the  west, 

and  is  limited,  "partly,  on  tiie  northern  side,  by  two  mountains,  called  East 

and  West  Rocks, — two  reddish,  bold,  perpendicular  precipices  of  rude, 

naked  trap  rock,  the  former  370,  and  the  latter  400 

feet    in    height — which    terminate 

j.3Z;_$fti^    abruptly  at  this  point  and  form  a 

\^'^i'':f~^^    marked  feature  of  tlie  scenery. 

The   citj's    foundation    dates 
back  to  1638,  when  John   Daven- 


1^8  NEWHAVHN. 

port,  with  a  party  of  Puritans,  moved  here  from  Boston,  and  bought  from  the  Quiunipiac  Indian^ 
the  land  upon  which  the  city  stands,  for  "12  coats  of  English  cloth,  12  alchyray  spoons,  12  hatchets. 
12  hoes,  2  dozen  knives,  12  porringers,  and  4  cases  of  French  knives  and  scissors,"  so  that  the  original 
settlers  in  New  Haven  were  men  who  had  a  keen  eye  to  business.  They  laid  ofiE  the  land  into  nine 
squares  for  buildings,  reserving  the  large  central  square  for  public  uses.  The  boundaries  of  the  land  thus 
parcelled  out  into  squares  are  the  present  York,  State,  Grove,  and  George  streets,  and  the  first  dwellings 
were  built  on  or  near  George  street,  between  Church  and  College  streets.  The  central  and  reserved  square 
is  to-day  styled  "  The  Green,"  the  upper  half  of  which  is  a  beautiful  slope,  and  was  at  one  time  used  as  a  bury- 
ing ground,  but  in  1831  the  monuments  were  removed  and  the  ground  levelled  and  intersected  by  pleiisant  walks. 
The  lower,  or  level  half,  is  surrounded  by  stately  elms.  It  is  divided  in  the  centre  by  Temple  street,  on  which 
the  churches  are  situated.  Magnificent  elms  on  either  side  of  this  broad  street  form  a  complete  arch,  and  one  of 
the  finest  and  most  attractive  in  the  world.  At  its  western  limit.  Temple  street  is  faced  by  the  handsome  build- 
ings of  Yale  College.  On  the  Green  stand  three  churches,  the  first  from  Chapel  street  being  Trinity,  the  second 
the  Centre  Congregational,  and  the  third  the  North  Congregational  Church  ;  and  behind  them  is  the  old  marble 
State  House,  which,  since  the  selection  in  1873  of  Hartford  as  the  sole  capital,  has  been  unoccupied.  In  the 
rear  of  Centre  Church  is  the  burial  place  of  John  Dixwell,  surrounded  by  a  square  iron  railing.  The  City  Hall 
and  the  Tontine  Hotel  overlook  the  Green  on  the  east,  the  New  Haven  House  on  the  south,  while  fine  stores  or 
.handsome  dwellings  surround  it  on  every  side.  America  has  but  few  cities  which  can  present  such  a  group  of 
public  and  educational  buildings  as  are  grouped  around  this  beautiful  Green,  or  park.  From  the  roof  of  the 
Insurance  Building,  which  stands  on  the  left,  a  splendid  view  is  to  be  had  of  the  entire  city,  which  is  spread 
before  the  viewer  like  a  map.  The  ancient  halls  of  Yale  College  are  just  below,  nestling  among  numerous  fine 
old  elms.  From  the  same  vantage  ground  a  full  view  of  Chapel  street — the  main  artery  of  the  city — stretching 
from  limit  to  limit  of  the  city  is  to  be  had,  and  in  every  direction  are  seen  roofs,  steeples,  and  chimneys  min- 
gling with  the  tops  of  stately  elms.  On  the  north  are  the  two  rugged  bluffs.  West  Rock  aaid  East  Rock,  divid- 
ing the  city  into  three  valleys,  and  these  are  filled  with  houses,  stores,  factories,  and  all  the  evidences  of  a 
populous,  prosperous  city.  On  the  south  the  city  is  divided  into  capes  by  the  Bay,  Mill  river,  and  Quinnipiai- 
river,  so  that  the  whole  appears  to  be  spread  out  into  arms  or  branches,  and  makes  up  a  wonderfully  pictur 
esque  and  attractive  aspect.  Looking  southwest  the  eye  rests  on  West  Haven;  on  the  northwest  is  ^Vestville; 
and  on  the  east  is  Fair  Haven ;  and  these  flourishing  suburbs,  along  with  the  harbor,  the  Sound,  and  the  distant 
shores  of  Long  Island,  make  up  a  picture  worth  travelling  from  afar  to  see,  presenting,  as  it  does,  one  of  the 
finest  city  prospects  in  the  country. 

From  whatever  point  it  is  viewed,  New  Haven  is  undoubtedly  one  of  the  most  beautiful  cities  in  the  world, 
and  the  city  derives  its  striking  features  from  the  enormous  stately  elm  trees  that  line  its  every  street,  and  which 
interlock  their  umbrageous  boughs  in  graceful  arches  over  the  well-kept  avenues.  Street  after  street,  avenue 
after  avenue,  is  arched  with  these  noble  giants  of  the  forest:  hence  the  appropriateness  of  the  appellation,  ''The 
City  of  Elms." 

NEW   HAVEN    IN   THE   PAST. 

Many  interesting  memories  cling  arouml  the  historv  of  New  Haven,  particularly  those  of  the  colonial  period. 
New  Haven  County,  of  which  the  city  of  New  Haven  is  the  capital,  was  the  youngest  of  the  four  colonies  that 
formed  the  New  England  confederation.  The  settlers  who  came  hither  acted  under  no  commission,  and  had  iu> 
connection  with  any  chartered  company  or  comiuercial  association  in  England  or  elsewhere.  They  felt  at  liberty 
to  form  for  themselves  such  government  as  should,  in  their  opinion,  be  best  suited  to  the  ends  they  had  in  view 
when  they  came  to  this  country.  The  settlers  in  New  Haven  were  from  Yorkshire,  England,  and  first  were 
located  in  Boston,  Mass.,  for  about  a  year  prior  to  coming  to  New  Haven  in  April,  1638.  The  deed  of  purchase 
of  land  from  the  Quinnipiac  Indians  was  made  out  in  the  names  of  Theophilns  Eaton,  John  Davenport,  ami 
others,  on  November  24,  1638.  The  settlers  seem  to  have  entered  into  some  sort  of  an  agreement  either  before 
leaving  England  or  Boston,  as  to  their  political  and  ecclesiastical  government,  and  this  agreement  they  called  the 
"  Planters'  Covenant."  Whatever  may  have  been  the  terms  of  this  covenant,  the  settlers  appear  to  have  been 
well   satisfied  with  it,  for  they  adhered  to  it  tenaciously  until  the  25th   of  October,  1639,  when  a  civil  govern- 


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130 


NEW     HAVEN. 


ment  was  instituted  and  installed.  A  nieetiny;  was  called  on  June  4tli,  in  that  vear,  in  Franeis  Newman's  barn, 
''to  consult  about  settling  civil  government  according  to  God,  and  about  nominating  persons  that  might  be  found 
of  all  fittest  for  the  foundation  work  of  a  church." 


The  meeting  resolved  unanimously  upon  this  "  Fundamental  Agreement :"  "  that  church  members  only  shall 
be  burgesses,  and  they  only  shall  choose  among   themselves  magistrates  and  officers  to  have  the  power  of  trans- 


Nh:W     HAVHN.  i:Jl 

acting  all  jmblic,  civil  affairs  of  the  plantation,  of  making  and  repealing  laws,  dividing  inheritances,  deciding  of 
differences  that  may  arise,  and  doing  all  things  and  business  of  like  nature."  The  meeting  also  made  choice  of 
twelve  men  to  select  from  among  themselves,  or  from  others  whom  they  should  publicly  nominate  as  candidates 
for  that  trust,  the  seven  founders  of  the  Church  and  the  State.  Those  seven,  by  this  act  of  founding  the 
church,  became  free  burgesses  of  the  coninionwealth,  the  nucleus  of  the  civil  organization,  and  thev  had  to 
choose  other  free  burgesses  "  out  of  like  estate  of  church  fellowship."  The  seven  chosen  were:  Thoophilus 
Eaton,  John  Davenport,  Robert  Newman,  Mathew  Gilbert,  Theo.  Fugill,  John  Pundorson,  and  Jeremy  Dixon, 
who,  on  the  25tli  of  October  following,  met  as  the  "court,"  to  form  the  new  government,  which  was  to  be  per- 
manent, and  to  supplant  all  former  contracts.  After  solemn  prayer  to  God,  the  "  court "  ordained :  1.  "All 
former  power,  or  trust,  for  managing  any  public  affairs  in  this  plantation,  into  whose  hands  soever  formerly 
committed,  is  now  abrogated,  and  is  henceforward  utterly  to  cease."  2.  "All  tlinst^  who  ha\e  been  received 
into  the  fellowship  of  this  church  since  the  first  gathering  of  it,  or  who,  being  members  of  other  approved 
churches,  offered  themselves,  were  admitted' as  members  of  this  court."  In  other  words,  they  were  admitted 
citizens  of  the  commonwealth.  Sixteen  were  admitted  and  took  the  oath  of  allegiance  "to  the  civil  government 
here  settled."  Tlieophilus  Eaton  was  chosen  chief  magistrate,  and  four  deputies  were  cliosen,  each  of  whom 
received  a  solemn  charge  on  being  admitted  into  office.  Thus  was  created  the  commonwealth,  whose  laws  were 
cami>rised  in  the  simple  declaration,  "  That  the  Word  of  God  shall  be  the  only  rule  to  l>e  attended  to  in  onlering 
the  affairs  of  government  in  tliis  plantation." 

The  "  Fundamental  Agreement,"  as  it  was  termed,  remained,  although  it  was  several  times  modified,  the 
organic  laws  of  this  and  some  other  colonies,  a  union  of  which  was  effected  on  October  23d,  164.3,  From  this 
time  on,  the  name  of  governor  was  substituted  for  that  of  magistrate  in  the  records,  and  the  colonies  of  Milford, 
Guilford,  Stanford,  Branford,  and  Southold  sent  delegates  to  the  General  Court  at  New  Haven.  Besides  this, 
they  had  their  own  magistrates  and  magistrates'  courts.  In  the  same  year,  164.3,  the  four  colonies  of  Massachu- 
setts, Plymouth,  Connecticut,  and  New  Uaven  combined  under  the  style  of  the  "United  Colonies  of  New 
England,"  for  mutual  defence.  Then  it  became  strongly  impressed  upon  the  statesmen  of  that  period,  that  as 
the  colonies  of  New  Haven  and  Connecticut  were  contiguous,  and  had  so  many  interests  in  common,  it  would 
be  to  their  advantage  to  bring  them  under  one  form  of  government.  Governor  Winthrop,  of  the  Connecticut 
Colony,  proceeded  to  England  to  secure  a  royal  charter  from  Charles  II.  for  this  and  other  purposes,  in  1662, 
and  was  successful  in  his  mission.  The  Connecticut  colony  claimed  that  this  charter  covered  New  Haven  juris- 
diction, and  that  New  Haven  was  part  of  Connecticut.  This  contention  was  resisted  by  the  New  Haven  Colonv 
which  had  hitherto  acknowledged  no  foreign  or  any  other  sovereignty  except  that  of  its  own  will,  and  it  objected 
to  being  traded  away  by  anybody ;  but  in  time  it  came  to  be  generally  acknowledged  that  a  union  was  desirable 
-notwithstanding,  and  this  was  effected  on  January  5th,  1665.  The  charter  under  which  the  union  was  brought 
about.  Governor  Andros,  the  representative  of  James  II.,  demanded  at  Hartford  to  be  surrendered  to  him,  but 
the  precious  document  was  purloined  by  Captain  Wadsworth,  and  by  him  hidden  in  the  hollow  of  a  tree,  and, 
•when  James  II.  had  been  deposed,  it  was  restored  to  the  state  authorities  and  remained  in  force  until  the  pass- 
ing of  the  State  Constitution  in  1818.     The  charter  is  now  in  the  capitol  at  Hartford. 

THE  HORRORS  OF  WAR 
■were  visited  in  their  severest  form  on  the  New  Haveners  by  the  Indians  in  the  early  days  of  the  settlement,  and 
also  when  the  struggle  for  independence  from  English  rule  came  on.  The  Indians,  until  they  were  suppressed, 
wreaked  upon  tliem  many  losses  in  blood  and  treasure,  wliile  the  Revolution  caused  an  almost  infinite  amount 
of  privation,  distress,  and  sorrow.  In  the  fight  for  independence.  New  Haven  furnished  its  full  quota  of  men 
and  means.  From  here  marched  the  traitor  Benedict  Arnold  to  Cambridge,  in  1775,  with  the  Governor's 
Guards,  acknowledged  to  have  been  the  best  company  in  the  American  army ;  and  here  Washington  reviewed 
the  troops  wliilc  on  his  way  to  take  charge  of  the  American  army  at  Cambridge  as  commander-in-chief.  Early 
in  the  morning  of  July  5th,  1779,  about  two  thousand  Hessians  and  Tories  landed  on  the  West  Haven  shore, 
four  miles  from  the  city.  The  Yak  students,  headed  by  President  Daggett,  and  also  the  townsmen  and  militia, 
•were  on  the  alert,  and  the  invaders  found  every  inch  of  their  march  to  the  city  obstructed  and  disputed. 
President  Daggett  with  his  gun  was  taken  a  prisoner  in  the  town,  which  was  pillaged  and,  in  part,  destroyed  bv 
fire.     The  severity  of  this  visitation  was  such  as  to  paralyze  the  little  settlement  for  many  years  afterwards. 

When  the  tocsin  of  war  was  sounded  in  the  days  of  the  Rebellion,  no  city  in  the  country  was  more  prompt 


132  N  E  W     H  A  V  E  N  . 

or  liberal  in  furnisbing  treasure  and  men  for  llie  maintenance  of  tbo  Union  tbantbe  "City  of  Elms."  Many  of 
those  who  manned  the  ships  and  took  their  place  in  the  ranks  of  Connecticut's  soldiers  gave  up  their  lives  in 
defence  of  tlie  cause  tbey  had  espoused.  Their  surviving  fellow-townsmen  have  not  forgotten  their  heroism  in 
flood  and  field,  for  they  have  erected  a  monument  that  shall  tell  to  future  generations  of  the  doings  and  sacrifices, 
in  the  days  of  their  fathers,  of  the  men  who  fought  for  the  preservation  of  the  unionism  of  states.  This 
memorial  stands  prominently  on  the  high  elevation  of  East  Rock,  and  was  unveiled  amid  great  pomp  and  circum- 
stance of  military  display  on  June  17,  1887.  Three  ships  of  the  navy, — the  Richmond,  Galena,  and  Yantic, — 
under  the  command  of  Rear-Admiral  Luce,  were  in  the  harbor  and  made  a  fine  display,  while  men  on  the  ships 
joined  on  shore  the  local  Grand  Army  posts  and  regiments,  and  other  organizations  from  all  over  the  state,  the 
whole  making  up  a  parade  and  display  such  as  New  Haven  had  never  before  seen. 

The  monument,  from  its  base  to  the  apex  of  the  statue  of  Peace  which  surmounts  it,  is  110  feet,  the 
height  of  the  figure  is  11  feet,  and  the  natural  promontory  on  which  it  stands  is  405  feet,  so  that  the  total  eleva- 
tion of  tiie  structure  is  526  feet  above  the  level  of  the  sea.  The  pedestal  proper  of  the  monument  is  a  series  of 
five  steps  of  granite,  the  lowest  course  of  which  is  40  feet  square.  These  steps,  with  the  e.xception  of  the  top 
one,  are  eighteen  inches  wide,  the  latter  being  four  feet  wide  and  forming  a  promenade  around  the  monument. 
Between  the  base  and  the  foot  of  the  shaft  there  are  eight  feet  of  ornamental  masonry,  on  the  four  corners  of 
which  are  statues  representing  Prosperity,  History,  Victory,  and  Patriotism.  These  statues  are  nine  feet  in 
height  and  made  of  bronze.  Between  the  statues  and  on  each  face  of  the  masonry  are  four  historical  bas-reliefs 
commemorating  the  four  great  wars  in  which  the  country  has  been  engaged  since  tlie  first  blow  for  liberty  was 
struck  at  Lexington. 

The  shaft  proper  of  the  monument  is  75  feet  high,  circular  and  slightly  tapering ;  it  is  10  feet  in  diameter 
at  the  base,  which  rests  on  a  sculptured  wreath.  Above  the  wreath  appear  a  few  courses  of  ornamental  masonry, 
and  then  a  band  of  thirteen  stars  representing  the  thirteen  original  States.  Above  this  are  uniform  ornamented 
blocks  of  granite  until  the  lookout  windows  are  reached.  The  casements  of  these  windows  stand  out  promi- 
nently, and  the  ornamentations  below  then)  are  very  beautiful  in  design.  The  windows  are  about  five  feet  high 
by  two  feet  wide  and  are  at  the  termination  of  a  spiral  staircase,  which  winds  its  way  up  through  the  column  from 
the  base.  The  apex  of  the  monument  is  very  nearly  cone-shaped,  and  is  surmounted  by  the  pedestal  on  which 
the  fio-ure  of  Peace  stands.  On  the  inside  of  the  monument,  and  to  the  left  as  one  enters  the  massive  oaken 
doors,  has  been  erected  a  marble  tablet  bearing  the  following  inscription  : 

New  Haven 

Consecrates  this  Monument 

To  the  Memory  of 

HER  SOLDIERS  AND  SAILORS 

Who  Offered  Their  Lives 

TO  Create  and  M.\intain  the 

Kepublic. 

.June  17,  1887. 

THE  CITY'S  GROWTH. 
Until  the  first  quarter  of  the  present  century  had  been  reached.  New  Haven's  growth  was  slow  and  steady, 
but  since  that  period  the  population  has  been  increasing  at  a  rapid  ratio,  until  the  city  is  now  the  largest  in  the 
state,  and  the  third  most  populous  in  New  England.     In    1820  the  inhabitants  numbered  only  8,826,  which 

number  in  1860  had  increased  to  39,268.  In  1870  the  population  had  grown  to  50,840  ;  In  1880,  to  62,880; 
and  the  last  census  shows  the  number  of  inhabitants  to  be  86.000.  While  the  city  has  been  growing  in  popu- 
lation, it  has  also  been  increasing  its  material  resources,  multiplying  its  industrial  establishments  and  marts  of 
trade  on  every  hand,  so  that  to-day  it  presents  itself  as  one  of  the  most  lively  and  progressive  cities  in  the  East, 
with  a  bricrht  and  encouraging  future  before  it. 

MANUFACTURES  AND  COMMERCE. 
As  a  manufacturing  city,  New  Haven  early  took  a  foremost  position  ;  and  it  is  an  admitted  fact  that  the 
true  foundation  of  a  city's  prosperity  is  in  its  manufacturing  industries,  for  a  prosperity  based  exclusively  upon 
a  commercial  business  must  necessafily  be  ephemeral.  A  city  which,  for  instance,  depends  upon  any  one  or 
more  of  the  great  agricultural  staples  for  support,  for  business,  and  for  growth,  is  liable  to  become  paralyzed  in 
lier  energies  and  interests,  not  only  by  failure  in  the  production  of  such  staples,  Vjutfrom  their  diversion  to  other 
points  whose  eligibilitv  gives  them  the  advantage  and  preference  as  markets.      Such,  also,  are  the  fluctuations  in 


NEW     HAVEN, 


i:« 


prices  of  articles  of  produce  that  no  certainty  of  suocessfui  operations  can   t)e  relied  upon,  and  wluii  uncertain, 
feverish,  and  exciting  speculation  underlies  the  business  of  any  connnunity,  there  is  no  guarantee  ot  perniaueiit 


and  stable  prosperity;   whereas,  wti.rt'  manufacturing  is  carried   on  successfully,  there  is  a  steady,  healthy,  and 
substantial   growth.  '  Illustrations  of  this  truth  arc  abuudaut  throughout  Connecticut,  and  New  Haven  owes  its 


134  N  E  W     H  A  V  E  N  . 

importance,  both  present  and  future,  to  its  manufacturing  industries,  wliich  are  carried  on  to  a  great  extent,  and 
in  almost  every  conceivable  variety.  New  Haven  has  long  been  one  of  the  leading  cities  in  the  world  in  the 
manufacture  of  carriages  ;  and  to-day  there  are  upvi-ards  of  thirty  large  establishments  engaged  in  the  produc- 
tion of  the  finest  description  of  vehicles,  which  find  their  way  to  all  of  the  civilized  countries  of  the  globe. 
Here,  too,  are  the  works  of  the  famous  Winchester  Fire-arms  Company,  the  largest  of  their  kind  in  the  world, 
and  where  fire-arms  of  the  most  approved  patterns  are  made.  Here  also  are  immense  factories  for  the  manu- 
facture of  clocks,  locks,  fish  lines,  paper  boxes,  and  knick-knacks  of  all  kinds,  which  are  yearly  tunied  out  by 
millions.  There  are  corset  factories  employing  from  fifteen  hundred  to  two  thousand  hands.  The  manufacture 
of  rubber  boots  and  shoes  is  a  large  and  growing  industry,  and  pianos,  organs,  scales,  hay  cutters,  etc.,  are  pro- 
duced in  great  numbers,  while  pork  packing  is  a  flourishing  enterprise.  On  every  hand  old-establislied  manu- 
facturing concerns  are  being  extended  with  a  view  to  an  increase  in  the  output  of  products,  while  beside  them 
new  industrial  establishments  are  springing  up.  In  short,  the  manufacturing  enterprises  form  the  backbone  of 
New  Haven's  present  and  future  prosperity,  and  lierein  lies  its  strength  and  soliditv.  It  has  been  well  said  that 
"  It  is  fact  that,  let  one  go  where  he  will  in  the  '  City  of  Elms,'  he  is  quite  sure  to  find  all  available  space  in  the 
rears  of  stores  and  dwellings  occupied  l>y  factories,  cacli  of  which  is  a  bee-hive  of  industry." 

As  might  be  expected  in  a  city  provided  with  many  and  varied  manufacturing  enterprises.  New  Haven 
lias  an  extensive  and  prosperous  commerce,  both  locally,  national,  and  foreign.  She  has  a  fine  West  India 
trade,  and  formerly  many  sea-going  vessels  were  frequent  visitors  to  her  harbor,  but  in  recent  years  her  chief 
imports  and  exports  have  passed  through  the  port  of  New  York.  She  has,  however,  a  brisk  trade  direct  with 
coastwise  vessels,  her  .situation  being  such  as  to  secure  to  her  low  freight  rates  through  competitive  transporta- 
tion facilities  by  rail  and  water.  The  commercial  houses  of  the  city  include  many  structures  of  tha  largest 
size,  and  these  are  filled  with  various  commodities  of  the  very  best  quality  and  description.  The  citj-  ha^ 
grouped  around  about  it  many  prosperous  suburbs,  intersecting  rich,  fertile  agricultyral  sections,  to  all  of  which 
New  Haven  is  a  leading  source  of  supply  for  many  important  lines  of  trade.  The  mercantile  houses  of  the 
city  are  conducted  by  some  of  the  best  known  and  most  influential  citizens,  who  are  energetic,  wide-awake, 
and  enterprising  in  securing  supplies  in  their  trade,  and  are  important  factors  in  building  up  the  name  and 
fame  of  the  "  City  of  Elms  "  as  an  important  trade  centre.  This  condition  of  affairs  gives  every  assurance  of 
steady,  substantial  growth  and  permanent  j)rosperity. 

Now  Haven  has  the  second  oldest  Board  of  Trade — a  body  of  merchants  and  manufacturers  who  are  com- 
bined for  the  purpose  of  fostering  and  encouraging  business  enterprises  of  all  kinds  in,  and  in  every  way 
promoting  the  material  well-being  of,  the  city— in  the  country,  the  New  York  Board  of  Trade  taking  preced- 
ence in  age.  The  New  Haven  Board  was  organized  in  1  794,  and  has  had  a  continuous  existence  up  to  date. 
In  late  years  the  Board  has  been  particularly  active  in  the  prosecution  of  its  aims  and  objects,  and  is  to-day  a 
live,  wide-awake  institution.  The  Board's  headquarters  are  on  Main  Street,  and  for  the  past  five  or  six  years 
Mr.  J.  D.  Dewell  has  advantageously  and  creditably  filled  the  office  of  jiresident.  Lieut.-Gov.  S.  E.  Merwin  is 
the  first  vice-president;  the  second  vice-president  is  Nathan  Easterbrook,  Jr.;  Wilbur  F.  Way,  president  of  tlie 
New  Haven  National  Bank,  has  for  many  years  been  the  Board's  treasurer  ;  and  one  of  New  Haven's  oldest  and 
most  esteemed  citizens,  Major  T.  Atwater  Barnes,  has  long  discharged  the  duties  of  secretary. 

BANKS. 
The  banking  facilities  of  New  Haven  are  in  every  way  adequate  for  the  large  trade  and  industries  nf  the 
city  and  its  surrounding  towns.  There  are  several  national  and  state  banks,  besides  savings  banks,  and  the 
liberal  aid  exten<led  by  these  institutions  to  all  deserving  enterprises  has  done  much  towards  building  up  the 
city  in  commerce  and  manufacturing  industries.  The  oldest  bank  in  the  city  is  the  New  Haven  National  Bank, 
which  was  founded  in   1  V92. 

TRANSPORTATION  FACILITIES. 
In  this  progressive  age  the  prospects  of  a  city  for  the  future  are  largely  due  to  its  transportation  facilities. 
Fortunately  New  Haven  has  great  natural  advantages  of  this  kind  in  being  situated  at  the  head  of  New  Haven 
Bay,  four  miles  from  Long  Island  Sound  and  seventy-three  miles  from  New  York  City.  The  site  of  New 
Haven  was,  long  years  ago,  the  mouth  of  the  Connecticut  river.  The  formation  of  the  trap-dykes  and  ridges, 
of  which  East  and  West  Rocks  are  a  part,  formed  an  impassable  barrier,  however,  and  "  in  this  extremity  the 
river,"  as  Prof.  ,Iames  T>.  Dana  puts   it,  "  finding  a   way  to   the   south-eastward    open   before  it,  iiiade  a  rush 


NEWHAVEN.  i:5,j 

ihiMiigh  the  narrows  al  M'uldlc'lown,  and  was  oil  for  Saylirook,  leaving  New  Haven  in  tlic  lurch.  Perhaps, 
after  all.  New  HaVen  is  none  the  worse  for  the  loss,  If  New  Haven  Bay  were  now  the  mouth  of  the  Con- 
necticut, the  fair  plain,  the  site  of  tlie  city  and  its  surrounding  villages,  would  be  swept  by  floods  and  tides, 
and  building-places  would  be  confined  to  the  slopes  and  tops  of  the  Rocks  and  other  hills.  New  Haven  has 
balanced  tlie  account  with  Saybrook  by  taking  from  licr  Yale  College ;  and  we  think  she  has  double  reason  to 
be  content  with  the  change." 

A  fleet  of  steamers  carrying  passengers  and  freight  run  daily  between  the  city  and  New  York,  thus  giving 
easy  access  to  all  tlie  grand  highways  of  navigation  in  the  country.  Added  to  this  means  of  transportation  are 
the  railroads,  which  come  to  the  city  from  all  quarters.  The  Shore  Line  from  Boston,  Providence,  and  New 
Lonilon,  the  Air  Line  from  ^Yillimantic  and  Middletown,  the  New  Haven  and  Derby,  the  New  Haven  and 
Northampton,  and  tlie  New  York  aniNew  Haven  roads  all  meet  in  this  city  and  give  easy  access  to  New  York, 
Boston,  Springfield,  and  all  parts  of  Connecticut  and  Rhode  Island. 

EDUCATIONAL  ADVANTAGES.  L- 

New  Haven  is  distinguished  as  one  of  the  most  important  seats  of  learning  in  the  countiy,  and  contained 
right  in  the  lieart  of  the  city  is  the  world-renowned  Yale  College. 

The  pioneer  settlers,  like  their  descendants,  were  intense  lovers  of  learning,  and  soon  after  their  coming 
founded  a  free  school,  which  gained  prominence  and  a  high  reputation.  For  many  years  the  early  residents 
here  were  liberal  contributors  to  Harvard  College,  to  which  they  sent  their  wheat  and  wampmn  for  its  main- 
tenance, while  they  sent  their  sons  to  enjoy  its  privileges  and  bear  away  its  honors.  To  John  Davenport,  one 
of  the  principal  founders  of  the  New  Haven  Colony,  this,  however,  was  not  an  unmixed  satisfaction,  for  his 
desire  was  to  have  a  great  seat  of  learning  nearer  home. 

Davenport  was  born  in  Coventry,  England,  in  1597,  was  educated  at  Oxford,  and  became  vicar  of  St. 
Stephen's  Church,  Coleman'Street,  London.  He,  however,  soon  became  a  Nonconformist,  resigned  his  benefice. 
and  fled  to  Holland  to  escape  the  warrent  that  was  issued  against  him.  After  preaching  for  a  time  at  the 
English  Church  at  Amsterdam,  he  got  into  trouble  respecting  his  opinions  upon  the  indiscriminate  baptism  of 
children,  and  this  led  to  his  resignation.  He  then  emigrated  to  the  New  World,  arrived  in  Boston  on  the 
26th  of  June,  1637,  and  in  the  following  spring  he,  along  with  Theophilus  Eaton,  led  the  first  settlers  to  New 
Haven.  He  was  not  only  the  pastor  of  the  church,  but  a  directing  and  controlling  power  in  the  state  until  tlie 
close  of  liis  life  on  March  11,  1670.  During  the  latter  years  of  his  life  he  urged  again  and  again  upon  the 
Connecticut  colonies  the  importance  of  founding  a  college  of  their  own;  and  though  he  did  not  live  to  see 
the  Yale  College  of  to-day  founded,  he  certainly  was  its  first  advocate. 

The  present  Hopkins  Grammar  School — now  one  of  the  best  preparatory  schools  in  the  country  and  the 
oldest  school  in  Connecticut — was  founded  during  Mr.  Davenport's  lifetime,  in  1664,  as  a  collegiate  school,  bv 
Governor  Hopkins;  but  the  instruction  given  was  deemed  not  to  come  up  to  the  requirements  of  a  college 
course,  and  ten  ministers  of  the-  colony  organized  themselves  into  a  society  to  establish  a  collegiate  school.  At 
the  close  of  the  year  1700  or  1701,  these  ten  ecclesiastics  mot  at  Branford,  and  each  put  on  the  table  a  few 
volumes,  saying,  "  I  give  these  books  for  founding  a  college  in  this  colony."  Thus  was  started  the  powerful  and 
far-famed  LTniversity  of  to-day.  The  college  was  at  first  located  at  Saybrook,  Conn.,  and  its  rector  was  Rev. 
Abraham  Pierson,  and  its  first  student,  who  entered  in  March,  1702,  was  Jacob  Hemingway.  The  college  was 
afterwards  removed  to  New  Haven,  where  the  first  college-building  was  built  in   1717. 

At  this  time  Gov.  Elihu  Yale,  of  London,  made  to  the  college  several  valuable  gifts,  including  books,  the 
portrait  and  arms  of  King  George,  and  £200  sterling  worth  of  English  goods,  "out  of  gratitude  for  which  the 
trustees  named  the  new  building  Yale  College.  Gov.  Yale  was  a  native  of  New  England,  educated  in  England, 
and  became  governor  of  Fort  St.  George,  now  Madras.  In  the  college  is  a  full  length  portrait  of  Gov.  Yale, 
who  was  buried  in  Wrexham,  Wales,  and  on  his  tombstone  is  inscribed, 

"  Born  in  America,  in  Europe  bred. 
In  Africa  travelled,  and  in  Asia  wed, 
Where  long  he  lived  and  thrived:  at  London  dead.    , 
Much  good,  some  ill  he  did;  so  hope's  all  even, 
And  that  his  soul  through  Mercy's  gone  to  Heaven." 

In  the  Revolution  a  company  of  students  was  formed  and  these  were  reviewed  and  drilled  on  the  irreon  bv 


136  N  E  W     H  A  V  E  N  . 

Gen.  Washington  himself,  who  selected  one  of  them,  Capt.  Natlian  Hale,  to  go  into  the  liiilish  camp  at  Long 
Island  as  a  spy.  Hale  was  caught  and  executed,  his  last  words  being,  "  I  regret  that  I  have  only  one  life  to 
o-ive  for  my  country  !"'  In  July,  1799,  New  Haven  and  the  college  were  taken  by  the  British,  but  not  without 
a  severe  fight. 

For  about  a  century  and  a  half  the  college  was  hedged  about  by  poverty,  but  to-day  it  owns  in  lands  aii<l 
buildings  several  millions  of  dollars.  Here  have  graduated  men  who  are  distinguished  in  science,  jurisprudence, 
literature,  politics,  arts,  and  mechanics.  Yale,  too,  has  furnished  presidents  for  most  of  the  other  colleges  in 
the  country.  It  is  the  most  cosmopolitan  of  all  American  colleges,  and  it  continues  to  draw  students  from  all 
parts  of  the  world. 

Yale  has  had  a  noble  line  of  presidents.  The  first,  as  already  stated,  was  Rev.  Abraham  Pierson,  a  grad- 
uate of  Harvard  College  in  1668,  and  a  son  of  Rev.  Mr.  Pierson,  one  of  the  first  settlers  and  first  minister  of 
Branford.  He  governed  the  infant  college  with  great  success  from  1701  to  1707.  The  subsequent  presidents 
of  Yale  have  been  :  Rev.  Timothy  Cutter,  S.T.D.,  chosen  1719  ;  Rev.  Elisha  Williams,  1726  ;  Rev.  Thomas 
Clap,  1739;  Rev.  Naphthali  Daggett,  S.T.D.,  1766;  Rev.  Ezra  Stiles,  S.T.D.,  LL.D.,  1777;  Rev.  Timothy 
Dwight,  D.D.,  LL.D.,  1795;  Rev.  Jeremiah  Day,  D.D.,  LL.D.,  1822  ;  Rev.  Theodore  D.  Woolsey,  D.D., 
LL.D.,  1846  ;  Rev.  Noah  Porter,  D.D.,  LL.D.,  1871.  The  present  incumbent  is  Rev.  Timothy  Dwiglit,  D.D.. 
LL.D. 

IJesides  the  presidents  there  have  been  professors  of  world-wide  fame  and  splendid  and  varied  acquisitions. 
Among  these  may  be  named  Dana,  Fitch,  Goodrich,  Marsh,  Silliman,  Packard,  Hadley,  and  many  others. 
Many  of  Yale's  graduates  have  filled  the  highest  offices  of  trust  and  honor.  No  institution  has  exerted  a  wider 
and  more  positive  iufluence  upon  the  culture  and  political  character  of  the  country,  and  the  total  number  of  its 
ffraduates  up  to  date  exceeds  twenty  thousand.  The  buildings  belonging  to  the  college,  some  of  which  are 
illustrated  in  these  pages,  are  many,  and  some  of  them  of  great  excellence.  The  most  pleasing  and  efiective 
view  of  the  college  buildings  and  grounds  may  be  obtained  by  walking  along  the  west  side  of  College  Street, 
in  front  of  the  older  brick-dormitories  of  colonel  style  of  architecture,  passing  in  turn  South  College,  Atheneum, 
South,  Middle,  Lyceum,  North  Middle,  the  old  Chapel  and  North  College,  when  the  new  Farnham  Hall  is 
reached.  Entering  the  college  grounds  at  this  point,  the  visitor,  on  turning  to  the  right,  is  confronted  with  the 
new  Farnham  Hall,  the  Memorial  Chapel,  at  the  corner  of  the  Quadrangle,  Durfee  Hall  on  the  Elm  Street  side, 
just  west  of  the  new  chapel ;  and  farther  west  on  the  York  Street  side,  fronting  towards  the  grounds,  is  Alumni 
Hall.  Turning  south  towards  Chapel  Street  we  take  the  walk  in  the  rear  of  the  old  dormitory  buildings  on 
the  left.  To  the  right  is  Trumbull  Gallery,  with  the  Library  Building  at  its  rear.  Beyond  Trumbull  Gallery, 
now  the  College  Treasury,  are  the  old  Museum  and  Laboratory,  two  very  high,  plain  building.s.  On  the  corner 
of  Chapel  and  York  Streets  is  the  Yale  Art  Building,  presented  to  the-  college  by  Mr.  Augustus  Street,  of  New 
Haven,  father-in-law  of  Admiral  Foote.  This  is  one  of  the  most  handsome  of  the  college's  buildings,  and 
contains  a  large  and  valuable  collection  of  works  of  art.  Just  east  of  the  Art  Building,  and  in  the  college 
grounds,  stands  a  bronze  statue  of  Abraham  Pierson,  first  president  of  Yale  College.  Turning  into  High  Street 
to  the  riglit,  around  the  Art  Building,  the  visitor  may  observe,  at  the  rear  of  the  Library,  across  High  Street, 
the  College  Gynmasium,  and  at  the  southwest  corner  of  High  and  Elm  Streets  the  tall  new  Peabody  Museum. 
Directing  our  steps  to  the  right  and  into  Elm  Street,  we  pass  the  side  of  Alumni  Hall,  the  rear  of  Durfee  Hall, 
and  the  Memorial  Chapel  on  our  right,  and  on  our  left  the  brick  buihlings  of  the  Yale  Theological  Seminary, 
at  tlie  corner  of  College  and  Elm  Streets. 

At  this  point  the  visitor  will  find  it  worth  his  while  to  turn  to  his  left  and  into  College  Street,  and  then 
proceed,  for  the  distance  of  two  blocks,  to  the  Yale  Sheffield  Scientific  School  at  the  head  of  College  Street,  on 
Grove  Street.  Immediately  to  the  left  of  Sheffield  Hall  is  Prospect  Avenue,  on  which  is  located  the  new 
Scientific  Building.  On  the  right  of  Sheffield  Hal!  is  Ilillhouse  Avenue,  named  in  honor  of  James  Ilillhouse, 
who  planted  with  his  own  hands  the  elms  which  now  adorn  the  whole  city,  and  whose  ancient  residence  is  at 
tlae  head  of  this  charming  and  attractive  avenue.  Mr.  Joseph  Sheffield's  residence  is  close  by  the  Sheffield 
Hall  founded  by  him,  and  at  the  foot  of  Hillhouse  Avenue.  The  Yale  Law  School  is  on  the  corner  of  Court 
and  Church  Streets,  and  the  Medical  College  is  in  York  Street,  west  of  Chapel  Street,  The  college  has  spacious 
grounds,  and  while  it  exercises  the  mental  faculties  of  its  students  in  the  gathering  of  knowledge  it  is  liberal 
in  its  provision  of  out-door  sports  for  its  pupils. 

The  city  authorities  and  the  citizens  have  always  been  liberal  in  providing  instruction  for  the  rising  gcner- 


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atioii  in  tlio  coiiuiiunitv.  Tlio  city's  jiubiic  schools  aro  iiiulci'  llie  iiiaiiagcmciit  of  a  board  of  i;<lucatii>ii,  ;iihI 
there  are  from  twenty-five  to  thirty  school-bnildings.  Tlio  High  School  is  located  opposite  the  Church  of  the 
Redeemer,  on  the  northeast  corner  of  C>range  and  Wall  Streets,  and  is  at  once  an  honor  and  ornament  to  the 
city.  The  buildinjj;  is  a  substantial  brick  structure,  with  stone  dressings.  It  is  four  stories  high,  surmounted 
by  a  tower,  containing  a  public  clock  on  the  southwest  corner.  There  are  18  rooms  with  a  seating  capacity 
for  400  pupils.     The  Board  of  Education  and  the  Siiiiorintcndent  of  Schools  have  their  headquarters  here. 

THE    CITY    GOVERNMENT,  ETC. 

For  the  [nirposes  of  local  governmeut  the  city  is  divided  into  ten  wards,  and  the  government  is  vested  in  a 
mayor  and  other  civic  executive  officers,  a  board  of  twenty  aldermen,  and  a  body  of  thirty  councilmen,  whose 
election  takes  place  annually. 

There  are  efficient  fire  and  police  departments,  the  latter  having  over  a  hundred  men  in  service  to  protect 
the  lives  and  property  of  citizens.  The  fire  department  is  equipped  with  the  best  fire-extinguishing  appliances 
obtainable,  and  both  departments  are  efficiently  officered. 

AS  A  PLACE  OF  RESIDENCE 
as  well  as  a  place  of  business.  New  Haven  is  all  that  can  be  desired.  Its- situation  is  a  delightful  oue.  Its 
streets  are  well  paved  and  cleanly  and  orderly  kept,  and  to  them  a  charm  is  lent  by  the  lines  of  widespreading 
elms  linking  and  interweaving  their  branches  over  the  sidewalks  and  carriage-ways,  while  here  and  there  are 
•'  patclies  of  green," — ^•eritable  "  breathing-places," — -framed  in  stately  elms  and  furnished  with  resting-places 
for  tired  and  health-seeking  humanity.  Churches  and  schools — public  and  private — adequate  in  number  and 
variety  to  meet  all  tastes  and  opinions,  are  judiciously  distributed  throughout  the  city.  There  is  no  lack  of 
amusement  for  pleasure  and  fun-seekers,  for  there  are  several  theatres  in  various  parts  of  the  city,  the  principal 
of  these  being  the  Opera  House  (2,000  seats),  Loomis'  ^1,000  seats).  New  Haven  Opera  House  (1,000  seats), 
Carl's  Opera  House  (:2,500  seats),  and  the  Athenwum  (600  seats).  There  is  an  ample  street  railway  service, 
«n  abundant  supply  of  pure,  wholesome  water,  and  the  transportation  facilities  by  rail  and  water  secure  to  the 
•■itizc   j  necessities  and  luxuries  equal  to  those  of  even  the  largest  cities  on  the  American  Continent. 

New  Haven  has  many  handsome  public  and  private  buildings,  and  the  architecture  of  the  Tost  Office  and 
Custom  House  is  especially  commendable.  The  city  is  well  supplied  with  admirably  conducted  hotels,  and  the 
visitor  can  always  rely  upon  comfortable  entertainment.  Most  of  the  principal  residences  are  picturesque  in 
style  ami  location,  and  on  the  outskirts  of  the  city,  and  even  within  the  limits  of  the  municipality  itself  there 
are  many  charming  drives  and  popular  resorts  for  pleasure-seekers.  The  people  of  New  Haven  are  noted  not 
only  for  being  an  intelligent  class,  but  for  being  of  a  sociable  and  hospitable  character.  The  business  men  are 
pushing,  wideawake,  and  progressive,  proud  of  their  city  and  its  traditions,  and,  backed  by  their  energy  and 
ambition,  New  Haven  will  grow  and  prosper. 


SH.  CRUTTE.N'DEN,  Livery,  Hack,  Boarding,  and  Sales  Stables,        rW^i 
Nos.  la*.  139  and  141  Union  Street.— This  is  one  of  the  most  I 

,     favorite  livery,  hack,  boarding,  and  sales  stables  in  the  city.  _|_ 


H.  CRUTTE.N'DEN.  Livery,  Hack,  Boarding,  and  Sales  Stables,  rflHEO.  KEILER.  Undertaker,  No.  109  Orange  Street.— A  promi- 
nent houfie  identified  with  the  undertaking  business  iu  New 
Haven  is  that  of  Mr.  Theodore  Keller,  No.  1119  Orange  Street. 
It  was  founded  twenty  nine  years  ago  by  Messrs.  Joslen  and  It  was  established  in  1877  by  Messrs.  Newton  and  Keiler.  Mr. 
Wilcox,  Mr.  C.  E.  Cruttenden  securing  the  plant  in  1867;  later,  in  Newton  died  in  1S81,  when  Mr.  Keiler  became  the  sole  proprietor. 
1874,  we  find  the  present  proprietor  in  possession,  who.  with  the  ex-  The  store,  which  is  of  ample  dimensions,  contains  a  large  stock  of 
ceptionof  some  twelve  months' copartnership  with  Mr.  Lewis  Carter,  caskets,  coffins,  corpse  preservers,  and  all  classes  of  undertaking 
retained  the  same  till  1886,  when  the  present  commodious  quarters  goods.  Mr.  Keiler  furnishes  eveiything  required  for  a  biu-ial,  and 
were  removed  to.  These  consist  of  two  commodious  two  story  brick  bereaved  relatives  or  friends  can  with  confidence  rely  upon  Ihis 
buildings,  well  ventilated,  drained,  and  lighted,  affording  accommo-  careful  and  satisfactory  attention  to  all  orders.  Hearses,  carriages, 
dations  for  upwards  of  one  hundred  horses.  The  best  care  is  given  and  everytliing  in  connection  with  funerals  are  furnished  with 
to  the  stock  by  a  corps  of  from  twelve  to  fifteen  competent  grooms  promptness  and  at  very  moderate  charges.  In  the  course  of  his 
and  stablemen.  The  stock  of  horses  for  hire  mcludcs  some  of  the  long  experience  Mr.  Keiler  has  officiated  at  a  great  number  of 
finest  roadsters  in  the  city  and  a  large  number  of  superior  carriage  funerals,  from  the  richest  to  the  poorest,  and  is  a  successful  and 
horses.  Coupes,  coaches,  buggies,  and  road  wagons  are  promptly  skilful  embalmer.  He  is  a  native  of  Germany,  has  resided  in  the 
furnished  for  weddings,  balls,  parties,  shopping,  pleasure  drives,  and  United  States  for  the  past  twenty-five  years,  is  a  prominent  Free- 
funerals;  and  charges  are  moderate  in  the  extreme.  Special  atten-  mason,  and  a  popular  member  of  the  Odd  Fellows,  Knights  of  Honor, 
tion  is  given  to  hoarding  horses,  and  weekly  sales  of  western  stock  Knights  of  Pythias,  and  Arion  Singing  Society,  and  is  a  member 
form  another  feature  of  the  business.  Mr.  Cruttenden  is  a  native  of  of  the  Ex-cutive  Committee  of  Connecticut  State  As,sociation  of 
New  Haven,  ond  is  faithful  in  meeting  every  demand  of  the  public  Undertakers. 


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NEW     HAVEN, 


LEWIS  L.  GILBERT.  Cakes,  Jellies,  Charlottes,  Etc.,  No.  148  Elm 
Street.  No.  1050  Chapel  Street,  No.  l&l  St.  John  Street  and  No. 
29.;  Grand  Avenue.— There  is  no  country  in  the  world  where  so 
much  cake  and  confectionery  is  consumed  as  in  the  United 
States,  and  consequently  the  business  of  the  professional  baker  as- 
sumes a  position  not  accorded  it  elsewhere.  Among  the  leading  and 
most  prominent  representative  of  his  special  business  in  New 
Haven  is  Mr.  Lewis  L.  Gilbert,  who  has  achieved  a  wide  repu- 
tation for  the  superiority  of  the  bread  and  cakes  made  by  him.  and 
controls  a  widespread  first  class  influential  patronage  which  comes 
froQi  the  best  classes  of  the  community.  Mr.  Gilbert  has  been  en- 
gaged in  the  business  for  some  years.  He  occupies  four  well  equipped 
establishments— No.  148  Ehn  Street,  No.  1050  Chapel  Street.  No.  1S4 
St.  John  Street  and  No.  202  Grand  Avenue— and  employs  a  nimaber 
of  e.-cperienced  bread  and  cake  bakers  and  confectioners,  and  turns 
out  fresh  every  day  American,  French,  and  Vienna  bread  and 
rolls,  Boston  brown  bread  and  baked  beans,  EngUsh  muffins, 
crumpets,  etc.,  also  plain  and  fancy  cakes  of  all  kinds,  and 
makes  a  specialty  of  pound  cakes,  also  pastry  and  meringue  pies, 
Charlotte  de  Russp  and  St.  Honor6  in  all  sizes,  and  plum  pudding 
when  in  season.  Bride's  cake,  handsomely  decorated,  is  made  to 
order,  and  empty  puffs  and  meringue  shells  are  always  kepc  on 
sale  Mr.  Gilbert  uses  only  the  very  finest  family  and  pastry  flour 
an^  other  materials,  and  everything  coming  from  his  bakeries  are 
warranted  pure,  wholesome  and  free  from  anything  whatever  that 
is  in  any  way  injurious.  He  invites  a  chemical  analysis  of  any  arti- 
cle he  manufactures,  and  wiU  pay  all  expenses  if  found  to  contain 
anything  but  what  is  pure.  He  fills  orders  and  special  commissions 
for  weddings,  dinner  parties,  teas  and  luncheons,  and  as  an  experi- 
enced, practical  baker,  confectioner  and  caterer  can  be  thor- 
oughly depended  upon  to  provide  everything  of  the  best  at  fair, 
reasonable  prices,  and  to  give  the  best  satisfaction.  Mr.  Gilbert  is  a 
native  of  this  State,  and  about  twenty -niue  years  old.  He  is  doing  a 
splendid  flourishing  business,  and  is  not  only  one  of  the  leading  bread 
and  cake  bakei-s  in  the  city,  but  enjoys  the  esteem  and  consideration  " 
of  all  having  dealings  with  him. 

HENRY  L.  HILL  &  CO.,  Bankers,  Corner  Church  and  Centre 
Streets.— The  business  of  a  banker  is  so  intimately  associated 
with  tbe  general  prosperity  that  it  fitly  finds  a  place  in  the 
illustration  of  the  city's  resources.  Banks  may  be  said  to  be 
the  pulse  of  the  general  business,  and  when  they  are  doing  well  the 
rest  of  the  community  has  little  to  complain  about.  Especially  is 
this  true  of  those  like  Henry  L.  Hilt  &  Co.,  who  make  a  specialty 
of  dealing  in  government,  state,  railway,  municipal  and  county 
bonds,  for  such  transactions  mean  that  there  is  asiu-plus  at  com- 
mand, and  that  the  people  have  leisure  and  means  at  their  com- 
mand for  outside  investments.  Hill  &  Co.'s  bank  is  situated  at  the 
corner  of  Church  and  Centre  Streets.  It  was  established  some  years 
ago  by  Hill.  Trowbridge  &  Co.  On  the  retirement  of  Mr.  Trowbridge 
the  business  was  continued  by  Mr.  Hill  under  tbe  present  name. 
The  business  consists  of  a  general  banking  coimection.  The  bank 
receives  deposits  subject  to  check,  at  sight,  allows  interests  on 
daily  balances,  buys  and  sells  local  securities  and  western  city 
mortgages,  and  acts  as  promoters  of  land  and  manufacturing  syndi- 
cates. The  bank  has  correspondence  with  similar  institutions  in 
New  York,  Chicago  and  Boston,  and  in  ail  the  leading  cities  of  the 
United  States.  The  bank  is  located  on  tbe  ground  floor  of  a  hand- 
some four  story  brick  block.  :;os60.  and  the  offices  are  beautifully 
fitted  up,  with  handsome  brass  railing  guarding  the  oak  counters. 
Confidence  in  the  business  ability  and  tbe  integrity  of  the  manager 
of  such  an  institution  as  this  is  an  absolute  essential.  Mr.  Hill's 
long  record  in  his  native  city  speaks  in  full  and  complete  language 
as  to  the  possession  of  the  esteem  of  his  fellow  citizens,  who  use  his 
facilities  as  a  means  of  investment. 

THE  COMPRESSED  AIR  CARPET  CLEANING  WORKS,  Wm. 
F.  Knapp  *S:  Co.,  Proprietors,  No.  lOG  Court  Street.— It  is  a 
source  of  pleasure  to  us  when  we  are  enabled  to  direct  the 
attention  of  our  readers  to  such  enterprises  as  tend  to  in- 
crease the  comfort  and  cleanliness  of  our  homes.  Nothing  gives  a 
more  untidy  appearance  to  apartments  than  carpets  full  of  dirt  and 
needing  repair,  and  when  these  can  he  renovated  at  a  mininmm  of 
cost  and  trouble  there  should  be  no  excu-;e  if  they  are  suffered  to 
remain  in  that  state.  In  this  connection  we  direct  the  attention  of 
our  readers  to  The  Compressed  Air  Carpet  Cleaning  Works,  located 


at  No.  106  Court  Street.  This  enterprise  was  inaugurated  diu'ing  the- 
current  year  by  tbe  present  proprietors,  Wui.  F.  Knapp  &  Co.,  and 
the  success  that  has  already  attended  the  venture  assures  its  perma- 
nent success.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a  three  story  brick 
building,  40x60  feet  in  dimensions,  and  are  equipped  with  an  8-horse 
power  engine  and  all  requisite  apphances.  The  modus  operandi  fol- 
lowed here  is  as  described:  In  an  air  tight  room  is  a  12|w  feet  rotating 
wheel  provided  with  corrugated  shelves.  The  cai-pet  to  be  cleaned 
is  placed  on  one  of  the  shelves,  steam  is  turned  on  and  the  ma- 
chinery set  in  motion.  Compressed  air  is  forced  in  as  the  large 
wheel  revolves,  the  carpet  is  thrown  from  shelf  to  shelf,  and  all  dust 
is  drawn  away  by  powerful  exhaust  machinery  and  carried  to  a 
large  air  tight  bin  built  for  its  reception  at  the  other  end  of  the 
building.  The  au',  in  the  meantime,  has  been  removed  from  this  bin, 
and  when  the  dust  reaches  it  it  immediately  settles  to  the  bottom, 
from  which  it  is  removed  at  leisure.  By  this  process  the  carpet 
emerges  as  clean  and  good  as  new.  Not  tbe  most  dehcate  fabrics  in 
this  line  are  injured.  Tbe  capacity  of  the  works  is  2,000  yards  of 
carpet  per  day.  Carpets  are  sent  for,  taken  up,  cleaned,  returned 
and  relaid  in  the  most  efficient  manner,  while  the  prices  are  of  the 
most  moderate  character.  Mr.  Knapp,  the  active  proprietor  of  the 
business,  is  popularly  known  in  this  community,  and  the  success  he 
is  meeting  with  is  fully  deserved. 

LH.  FROST.  Livery,  Sale  and  Boarding  Stables.  Nos.  127  and 
129  Meadow  Street.— This  establishment  was  founded  in 
IR8.5  by  and  has  always  been  under  the  control  of  Mr. 
Frost,  who  is  thorough,  practical  and  experienced,  and  an 
upright,  reliable  business  man.  The  premises  consists  of  a  fine 
commodious  brick  building,  80x100  feet'in  area  and  two  stories  in 
height,  well  lighted  and  drained  and  ventilated,  and  provided  with 
telephone,  a  carriage  elevator,  harness  rooms,  etc..  and  a  neatly 
fitted  up  office.  It  is  thoroughly  equipped  throughout,  and  affords 
the  very  best  accommodations  for  upwards  of  seventy  to  eighty 
horses  and  many  carriages.  Mr.  Frost  is  always  prepared  to  fur- 
nish upon  immediate  notice  carriages  for  weddings,  parties,  etc., 
with  fine  outfits  and  careful  drivers,  at  fair,  reasonable  rates.  He 
owns  from  fifteen  to  twenty  stylish  horses  and  many  fashionable 
coaches,  coupes  and  carriages  of  all  kinds,  and  it  should  be  said  to 
his  credit  that  no  better  equipages  are  to  be  seen  in  New  Haven 
than  those  that  come  from  his  establishment  He  has  splendid  facili- 
ties for  boarding  horses,  and  m  his  care  now  there  are  from  thirty  to 
forty  fine  animals  belonging  to  the  citizens.  The  sales  department 
is  admirably  conducted,  and  Mr.  Frost  is  constantly  receiving  con- 
signments of  driving,  saddle,  and  work  horses  from  the  West,  and 
always  ha'i  rare  bargains  to  offc.  H'  irses  are  also  bought  and  sold 
on  commission,  and  all  transactions  are  conducted  upon  those  sound 
principles  of  equity  and  probity.  Mr,  Frost  has  alw  ays  maintained 
a  high  character  as  a  business  man,  and  enjoys  tbe  full  confidence 
of  all  having  deahngs  with  him.  From  seven  to  ten  hands  are  em- 
ployed about  the  establishment,  and  orders  receive  attention  at  all 
hours  of  the  day  or  night.  Mr.  Frost's  office  is  the  depot  for  the 
sale  of  Dr.  Daniel's  veterinary  remedies  and  horse  liniment,  etc. 

THE  NATIONAL  TRADESMEN'S  BANK —This  bank  was  in- 
corporated in  1855  under  the  laws  of  Connecticut  as  the 
Tradesmen's  Bank,  and  eventually  in  1SG5  was  reorganized 
under  the  national  banking  laws.  It  has  a  paid  up  capital  of 
S300.000,  which  h.is  be^n  further  augmented  by  a  surplus  of  $120,- 
0(X).  The  National  Tradesmen's  Bank  is  very  fortunate  in  having  a 
management  whose  standing  and  experience  give  it  a  high  rank 
among  the  banks  of  the.state  and  draw  to  its  count*?rs  the  leading  busi- 
ness men  and  capitalists  of  New  Haven,  besides  along  list  of  minor 
customers.  The  bank  receives  deposits,  negotiates  loans,  discounts 
approved  commercial  paper,  deals  in  exchange,  and  generally  trans- 
acts alt  kmds  of  business  pertaining  to  legitimate  banking.  Collec- 
tions of  checks,  coupons  and  dividends  are  made  and  credited  to 
depositors  free  of  charge,  while  drafts  and  letters  of  credit  are  is- 
sued on  the  principal  cities  of  the  United  States,  Canada  and  Europe. 
The  officers  and  directors  are  gentlemen  who  are  widely  known  in 
business  circles  for  their  prudence,  integrity,  and  executive  abilitv. 
The  bank  occupies  its  own  substantial  building,  which  is  the  most 
elegant  structure  of  the  kind  in  New  Haven,  having  private  offices 
for  the  president,  cashier,  and  directors,  all  handsomely  fitted  up  and 
fiu-nished.  Mr.  Geo.  A.  Butler,  the  president,  and  Mr.  W.  T.  Fields. 
thecashier,  are  able  and  experienced  financiers,  eminently  quali- 
fied for  their  important  positions. 


NEW     HAVEN. 


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ELM  CITY  STABLES,  No.  CM  Chapel  Street;  A.  M.  Goodyear, 
Proprietor.— A  recent  addition  to  the  livery  and    boardhig 
stable  accoumuKiations  of  Ne\Y  Haven  was  the  opening  by 
Mr.  A.  M.  Goodyear  of  the  Elm  City  Livery,  Boarding,  and 
Feeding  Sfnbles,  at  No.  6K4  Chapel  Street.     Ulr.  Goodyear  has  had 
ample  experience  in  Ibis  branch  of    industry,  and    satisfactorily 


meets  all  the  wants  of  the  public  in  this  line.  The  premises  occu 
pied  consist  of  a  two  story  building.  40x100  feet  in  dimensions, 
equipped  with  all  modern  appliances  and  conveniences,  and  well 
ligbted  and  ventilated  throughout,  while  evei*ything  is  kept  in 
scrupulously  clean  conoifion.  Mr.  Goodyear  has  twenty  fine  horses 
and  carriages  of  every  description  for  hire,  and  stylish  turnouts  can 
at  all  times  be  secured  here.  A  specialty  is  made  of  night  service. 
carriages  being  furnished  for  balls,  opera,  theatre,  or  other  purposes. 
Orders  may  be  sent  by  telephone,  call  No.  354-5.  Horses  are  boarded 
by  the  day.  week,  or  month,  at  reasonable  rates,  the  best  of  attention 
h^ing  assured.  Twenty-five  equine  guests  are  now  in  the  stable, 
but  there  is  ample  accommodation  for  a  greater  number.  Mr 
Goodyear  also  deals  in  horses,  carriages,  sleighs,  harnesses,  and 
horse  goods  of  all  kinds.  A  first  class  article  is  at  all  times  obtainable 
here,  and  all  representations  made  by  Mr.  Goodyear  may  be  de 
pended  upon  to  be  reliable. 

SHEAHAN  &  GROARK,  Plumbers.  Steam  and  Gas  Fitters,  No. 
C91  State  Street.— A  recently  established,  yet  thoroughly  rep- 
resentative house,  whose  extensive  business  embraces  plumb- 
ing, gas  and  steam  fitting  in  all  itsbranches,  is  that  nf  Messrs. 
Sheahan  &  Groark,  which  was  founded  in  1890,  and  which  has  al- 
ready gained  a  popularity  and  extent  of  patronage  that  are  at  once 
the  admiration  and  envy  of  older  cotnpetitive  concerns.  The  prem- 
ises occupied  consist  of  three  floors,  each  30x60  feet  in  dimensions. 
These  are  well  stocked  with  plumbers',  steam  and  gas  fitters*  sup- 
plies, and  every  accessory  requisite  for  the  advantageous  prosecu- 
tion of  the  business.  Special  attention  is  given  to  sanitary  engineer- 
ing and  plumbing,  and  the  heating  of  private  residences  by  steam 
and  hot  water.  There  is  no  branch  of  the  plumbing,  gas  and  steam  fit- 
ting trade  in  which  the  firm  are  not  prepared  to  execute  work  expedi- 
tiously, neatly  and  in  the  most  satisfactory  manner,  several  experi. 
enced  workmen  being  permanently  in  service.  The  individual  mem- 
bers of  the  firm  are  Messrs.  William  Sheahan  and  T.  J.  Groark.  both 
natives  of  New  Haven.  Mr.  Sheahan  makes  a  specialty  of  gas  and 
steam  fitting,  while  Mr.  Groark  pays  special  attention  to  sanitary 
plumbing,  and  their  ability  is  beyond  question. 

AE.  MACK.  Harness  an<i  Saddles.  Etc.,  No.  .S8  George  Street. 
— Tbis  house  takes  a  foremost  rank  among  the  leading  and 
^  reprrsentative  establishments  engaged  in  the  manufacture 
of  harness  and  saddles.  It  was  founded  in  1874  b.v  Messrs. 
Burns  &  Glennan,  and  its  record  has  been  one  of  prospeiity,  Mr. 
Mack,  who  became  proprietor  in  1883.  has  greatly  increased  th** 
patronage  and  trade.  His  premises  comprise  the  first  floor  and 
basement,  each  35x50  feet  in  <liniensions.  and  the  store  presentsa 
neat  and  attractive  appearance,  while  the  workshop  is  equipped 
with  all  tlie  best  machines,  tools  and  appliances  known  to  the 
trade.  Three  skilled  harness  makers  are  empIoye<l,  rnd  the  work 
turned  out  is  of  a  superior  quality  and  finish,  being  noted  for 


strength,  durability  and  finish.  The  prices  charged  are  fair  and 
reasonable.  Mr.  Mack  also  carries  in  stock  a  complete  aj^soi-tmeut  of 
Iiorse  equipments,  bridles,  halters,  whips,  blankets,  horseclothing  of 
every  description,  fly  nets,  collars,  curry  combs  and  brushes,  har- 
ness oils  and  soaps,  etc.  A  specialty  is  made  of  repairing  of  all 
kinds,  and  the  house  is  a  favorite  one  with  all  horse  owners  of  New 
Haven.  Mr.  Mack  is  an  active  Freemason,  and  a  native  of  Connec- 
ticut. 

BROOKS  &  CO.,  Hats,  Trunks  and  Furs,  Chapel  Street,  Corner 
State.— Among  the  many  leading  business  houses  whicli- 
contribute  nuiterially  to  the  commercial  prosperity  of  New 
Haven  is  that  of  Messrs.  Brooks  &  Co.,  dealers  in  hats, 
trunks  and  furs.  This  is  an  old  established  house,  having  been  , 
founded  in  1846  by  Messrs.  Collins  &  Co.,  who  were  succeeded, 
first,  by  Messrs.  Bradley  &  Pratt,  aud,  later,  by  Mr.  C.  A.  Bi-adley. 
In  1874  the  present  proprietor,  Mr.  Edwin  A.  Brooks,  obtained  con- 
trol of  the  business,  which  he  lias  developed  to  large  proportions,r 
The  store  is  spacious  and  elegantly-  furnished,  and  the  stock  carried 
is  one  of  the  most  attractive  of  its  kind  in  the  city.  It  embraces  full 
lines  of  lints  and  caps  from  the  best  producing  houses  of  this  coun- 
try aud  Europe,  such  as  Christy  &  Co.,  of  Loudon,  Eng.,  and  Dun- 
lap  &  Co.,  of  New  York,  for  whose  fine  goods  he  is  the  sole  agent; 
rich  and  beautiful  furs  of  every  description,  sealskin  sacques,  cloaks, 
coats  and  caps;  also  in  all  other  kinds  of  furs,  gloves,  mittens,  silk, 
alpaca,  and  gingham  umbrellas  of  all  styles  and  materials,  from  the 
most  oostly  to  the  least  expensive;  trunks,  satchels,  valises,  hand- 
bags, shawl  and  shoidder  straps,  etc.  The  lowest  prices  prevail, 
and  a  staff  of  ten  courteous  assistants  are  employed.  The  patron- 
age is  large  and  fashionable.  Mr.  Brooks  is  amemberof  the  mason- 
ic fraternity  and  of  the  American  Legion  of  Honor,  and  a  native  of 
this  State. 

RUD.  CARLSON,  Elm  City  Cigar  Factory,  No.  175  Bleadow 
Street.— Founded  a  little  over  a  year  ago,  tbis  estab- 
lishment has  won  by  the  high  merit  of  its  goods  a  well  de- 
served success.  Mr.  Carlson  is  himself  a  practical  cigar 
maker,  as  well  as  a  most  expert  judge  of  tobaccos  and  cigars,  and 
he  is  aided  by  experienced  assistants.  He  uses  only  the  higher 
grades  of  Havana  filling  aud  the  very  best  of  Connecticut  wrappers, 
and  all  of  his  cigars  are  free  from  all  artificial  flavoring.  His  spe- 
cial brand  is  the  now  well  known '*  Elm  City"  cigar,  which  is  ac- 
knowledged by  connoisseurs  to  be  unsurpassed  in  delicacy  of  aroma, 
and  which  meets  with  a  j-eady  sale  wherever  introduced.  Mr.  Carl- 
son does  a  large  wiiolesale  and  retail  business,  and  his  establisliment 
is  well  fitted  up  and  furnished.  In  addition  to  the  goods  of  his  own 
manufacture  he  also  keeps  a  large  and  varied  stock  of  popular 
brands  of  foreign  and  domestic  cigars,  tobaccos,  cigarettes,  and 
snuffs,  as  well  as  smokers'  sundries  of  all  kinds.  Mr.  Carlson  was 
born  in  Sweden,  and  lias  now  resided  in  America  for  the  past  ten 
years,  eight  of  which  he  has  passed  in  New  Haven,  where  he  i» 
widely  known  and  highly  esteemed. 

UNION  fPACIFIC  TEA  COMPANY,  Edmund  Elvett,  Manager. 
No.  779  Chapel  Street.— The  Union  Pacific  Tea  Companj-,  tea 
importers  and  coffee  roasters,  with  headquarters  at  No.  79 
Water  Street  and  No.  80  Front  Street.  New  York,  and 
branches  in  the  principal  cities  of  the  United  States,  occupies  a  front 
rank  in  this  important  line,  leading  all  others  in  goods,  prices  and 
amount  of  sales.  The  New  Haven  brancli  of  this  flourisliing  com- 
pany, of  which  Mr.  Edmund  Elvett  is  the  efficient  manager,  is  con- 
veniently located  at  No.  779  Chapel  Street,  and  has  been  a  highly 
successful  venture  from  its  inception  some  thirteen  j'ears  ago.  The 
store  is  commodious,  neat  and  well  arranged,  and  four  polite  clerks 
attend  to  the  wants  of  patl*ons,  while  a  horse  and  wagon  are  in  steady 
service,  delivering:  orders  throughout  the  city  and  vicinity.  A  large 
stock  is  constantly  carried,  iru'hiding  pure,  fresh  and  select  teas^ 
coffees,  spices,  condiments  and  table  delicacies,  also  elegant  crock- 
ery, glassware,  etc. ;  and  i>urchasers  can  rely  upon  getting  full  weight 
and  a  very  superior  article  as  well  as  courteous  attention  here< 
while  the  prices  are  lower  than  those  charged  elsewliere  for  inferior 
goods.  Mr.  Edmund  Elvett.  the  manager  of  the  New  Haven  branch, 
is  a  gentleman  of  pleasing  manners  and  excellent  business  qualities, 
and  is  in  everj-  respect  a  capable  representative  of  this  inammotb> 
and  widely  known  concern. 


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NEW     HAVEN 


THE  JOHN  E.  BASSETT  &  CO.,  Hardware  and  Cutlery,  Manu- 
facturers' and  Builders'  Supplies,  No.  T.W  Chapel  Street  and 
Nos.  318  and  ;K0  State  Street.— A  review  of  New  Haven's 
representative  business  houses  reveals  the  existence  of  a 
number  of  noteworthy,  time-honored  mercantile  establishments. 
Among  the  veteran  concerns  here  referred  to  there  is  none  more 
worthy  of  special  mention  in  this  comprehensive  volume  than  the 
staunch  ano  responsible  house  of  The  John  E.  Bassett  &  Co  ,  whole- 
sale and  retail  dealers  in  builders'  and  house  furnishing  hardware, 
cutlery,  tools,  pamters'  supplies,  etc..  No.  754  Chapel  Street  and  Nos. 
318  and  320  State  Street,  which  tor  fully  one  hundred  and  six  years 
has  occupied  a  niche  in  pubUc  favor  entirely  its  own.  It  is,  in  fact, 
the  very  oldest  as  it  is  one  of  the  leading  and  best  stocked  estab- 
.  lishments  of  the  kind  in  this  city,  and  receives  a  substantial  patron- 
age, the  trade,  which  e.xtends  throughout  New  England,  growing 
apace  annually.  The  business  was  established  away  back  in  the 
year  1781  by  one  Titus  Street,  in  the  year  that  New  Haven  first  at- 
tained to  civic  dignity.  Mr.  Street  continued  business  alone  till 
1793,  when  a  Mr.  Samuel  Hughes  became  associated  therewith,  and, 
as  Street  &  Hughes,  affairs  were  conducted  till  1831,  when  the 
firm  style  became  S.  Hughes  <St  Son.  In  ISaS  E.  B.  M.  Hughes  as- 
sumed the  sole  control,  and  in  1855,  on  Mr.  John  E.  Bassett  becoming 
a  partner,  the  firm  style  as  at  present  was  adopted.  The  premises 
occupied  now  comprise  two  stores  respectively  situated  on  Chapel 
and  State  Street-s,  the  former  a  three  story  and  basement  structme 
30x100  feet  in  dimensions,  the  latter  one  story  and  basement  30x100 
feet.  A  large  and  first  class  assortment  is  always  kept  on  hand,  and 
comprises,  besides  everything  comprehended  in  builders'  and  house 
furnishing  hardware,  wire,  nails,  screws,  locksmiths',  blacksmiths' 
and  machinists'  supplies,  farming  tools,  garden  implements,  rubber- 
hose,  cordage,  rope,  glues,  emery,  etc.;  also  table  and  pocket  cut- 
lery of  every  description,  plated  ware,  shelf  hardware,  mechanics' 
tools  in  great  variety,  and  a  multifarious  collection  of  articles  com- 
ing under  the  general  head  of  hardware.  The  concern  is  likewise  a 
leading  headquarters  for  skates  and  skaters'  goods,  the  selection  em- 
bracing all  the  standard  makes.  To  quote  from  a  recently  pub- 
lished pamphlet  historically  descriptive  of  this  old  store,  we  join  is 
sue  with  its  writer  in  his  statement  that  Mr.  Bassett  has  succeeded 
in  making  its  name  synonymous  for  one  of  the  most  thorough  bard- 
ware  stocks  in  New  England. 

DC.  COOK  &  SONS.  Sale.  Livery  and  Boarding  Stable,  No. 
G6B  State  Sireet.— This  enterprise  was  inaugurated  in  June, 
1889,  by  Messi's.  D.  C.  Cook  and  his  two  sons,  Messrs  W.  C. 
Cook  and  J.  E.  Cook,  and  from  the  start  secured  a  very 
large  and  desirable  patronage.  The  stables  are  large  and  commo- 
dious, well  lighted,  ventilated  and  drained,  and  afford  stall  accommo- 
dation for  forty  horses.  Here  is  kept  a  large  and  splendid  stock  of 
saddle  and  driving  horses,  some  of  the  best  roadsters  in  the  county 
being  the  properly  of  the  firm.  A  specialty  is  made  of  supplying 
patrons  with  fine  saddle  horses,  suited  to  the  requirements  of  every 
sex  and  age.  The  rigs  of  the  establishment  are  noted  for  their  ele- 
gance, and  are  leased  at  reasonable  prices.  The  firm  maintains  a 
branch  establishment  at  No.  137  East  Tliird  Street,  Waterloo,  Iowa, 
whence  fine  Western  animals  are  shipped  to  New  Haven,  several 
car  loads  being  received  monthly.  The  wants  of  all  classes  of 
horse  buyers  are  thus  readily  met,  and  there  are  no  better  judges 
of  horse  flesh  than  the  members  of  the  firm,  in  whose  judgment, 
representations  and  sense  of  honor  the  fullest  confidence  can  be 
placed.  The  firm  bring  to  bear  upon  their  business  a  wide  range  of 
experience  as  buyers,  coupled  witli  a  thorougli  knowledge  of  the  re- 
.quirements  of  the  purchasing  public,  and  are  therefore  well  quali- 
fied to  cater  to  the  demands  of  a  large  and  critical  trade.  Their 
stables  are  open  day  and^  night,  and  all  orders  are  promptly  at- 
tended to.  , 

THE  BOWDITCH  i'  PRUDDEN  CO.,  Manufacturers  of  and 
Dealers  in  Rich  and  Plain  Furniture,  Nos.  104  and  100  Orange 
Street. — New  Haven  has  cause  to  feel  a  sense  of  pride  and 
gratification  in  having  permanently  located  in  its  midst  such 
■an  old  and  prominent  concern  as  '"  Tlie  Bowditch  &  Prudden  Co.*' 
It  is  the  outcome  of  the  business  established  away  back  in  1834  by 
the  late  Mr.  J.  B.  Bowditch,  and  iu  1884  it  duly  capitalized  under 
the  style  of  "The  Bowditch  &  Prudden  Co."  The  officers  of  the 
company  are  as  follows:  Mr.  T.  M.  Prudden,  president;  Mr.  Francis 
E.  Hunn,  vice  jiresident  and  treasurer;  and  Mr.  George  W.  Crane, 
•■■■.secretary.     These  gentlemen  bring  to  bear  special  qualifications. 


are  old  expei^ienced  and  prominent  in  the  trade,  and  have  special 
facilities  at  command.  The  company  is  the  largest  and  most  emi- 
nent concern  dealing  in  furnit.ure  in  New  England,  and  it  is  to  New 
Haven's  great  advantage  that  such  is  the  case.  The  premises  occu- 
pied are  capacious  and  substantial,  and  the  display  of  furniture  is 
the  largest  east  of  New  York.  The  company  manufactures  exten- 
sively, and  also  contracts  with  producers  whose  location  in  the 
Western  and  .'Middle  states  enables  them  to  manufacture  from  the 
best  materials  at  lowest  cost.  The  company's  immense  trade  is 
built  up  on  fair  and  square  dealing  and  knowledge  of  what  is 
wanted,  coupled  with  ample  resources  to  carry  a  stock  larger  and 
more  valuable  than  any  other  in  New  England,  and  the  company 
was  never  so  prosperous  or  so  driven  with  orders  as  now,  keeping 
thirty-five  hands  busy  filling  same.  President  Prudden  is  a  native 
of  New  Haven,  but  is  not  actively  engaged  in  the  business,  which  is 
under  the  management  of  Mr.  Hunn,  the  energetic  vice  president, 
who  capably  discharges  the  onerous  duties  devolving  upon  him, 
and  who,  having  had  over  a  quarter  of  a  century  experience  in  the 
furniture  business,  is  a  recognized  authority  in  the  trade.  With  the 
valued  assistance  of  Mr.  Crane  as  secretary,  the  company  is  em- 
phatically the  best  conducted  with  its  present  executive  of  any 
in  the  furniture  line  in  the  United  States. 


WEED  &  CLARK,  Hardware,  Etc.,  No.  55  Church  Street  — 
This  is  the  oldest  and  one  of  the  foremost  concerns  de- 
voted to  the  line  of  mercantile  activity  indicated  in  this 
city.  It  has  an  extensive  patronage,  the  trade,  which  is 
both  wholesale  and  retail,  reaching  throughout  the  interior  of  the 
State.  This  veteran  hardware  store  was  originally  started  away 
back  in  the  early  part  of  the  century  by  lea  Dykeman,  and  by  pur- 
chase came  into  control  of  J.  A.  Weed  in  1848,  he  conducting  it  up 
to  1853,  when  he  associated  with  him  his  brother  (Granville  Weed), 
and  under  the  firm  name  of  J.  A.  &  G.  Weed  the  business  was  car 
ried  on  until  1806,  when  the  former  retired,  the  last  named  partner 
continuing  it  alone  up  to  1886,  when,  owing  to  his  death,  Smith  G. 
Weed,  Harrison  Weed  and  Dewitt  Weed  assumed  sole  control  Un- 
der the  style  of  Weed  &  Co.,  the  business  was  continued  from  this 
period  to  1890,  when  Charles  T.  Weed  and  Charles.W.  Clark  bought 
out  the  interest  of  Weed  &  Co.,  and  the  firm  name  was  changed  to 
Weed  &  Clark.  They  occupy  a  -20x110  ground  floor  and  basement, 
well  ordered  and  complete  for  the  purposes  intended,  and  some  half  a 
dozen  assistants  are  employed,  the  proprietors  giving  close  personal 
attention  to  every  detail.  A  very  large  and  first  class  stock  is  con 
stantly  carried,  and  includes  everything  comprehended  in  builders' 
and  shelf  hardware,  mechanics'  tools  in  great  variety,  best  English 
and  American  cutlery  of  every  description;  bar  iron,  steel,  nails, 
etc.,  lubricating  oils,  glass  and  brushes;  also  blankets,  whips,  hal 
ters  and  stable  specialties,  and  a  full  and  fine  assortment  of  gar- 
den tools,  agricultural  implements  and  kindred  articles,  the  firm  be- 
ing agents  also  for  Norway  and  common  bolts.  Messrs.  Weed  & 
Clark,  who  are  gentlemen  in  the  prime  of  life,  wereboi-c  in  this  city, 
are  young  men  of  energy  and  excellent  business  qualities,  thoroughly 
responsible  in  their  dealings,  and  are  deservedly  respected  alike 
in  mercantile  circles  and  in  social  life. 

FM.  OSBORNE,  Dealer  in  Fine  Drugs  and  Chemicals,  Corner 
Orange  and  Grove  Streets.— One  of  the  leading  and  repre- 
sentative pharmaceutical  establishments  of  this  city  should 
be  mentioned— that  of  Mr.  F.  M.  Osborne,  whose  attractive 
and  commodious  store  is  located  on  the  corner  of  Orange  and  Grove 
Streets.  Mr.  Osborne  is  a  well  known  and  skilled  pharmacist  of 
many  years'  experience.  He  established  himself  in  business  in  1888, 
and  since  that  time  has  built  up  a  large  and  influential  trade 
among  the  best  classes  of  famihes  in  this  city.  The  premises  occu- 
pied are  spacious,  being  25x50  feet  in  dimensions,  and  contain  a  full 
and  complete  assortment  of  pure,  fresh  drugs  and  chemicals,  pro- 
prietary remedies  of  standard  value  and  reputation,  toilet  articles, 
soap,  hair  brushes,  perfumery,  complete  medicine  chests  for  ships, 
and  everything  pertaining  to  this  line  of  trade,  to.-ether  with  an  ele- 
gant soda  fountain  The  specialty  of  the  house  is  the  compounding 
of  physicians'  prescriptions  and  family  recipes,  which  are  dispens*  d 
with  accuracy  and  despatch  and  at  the  lowest  possible  prices.  Mr. 
Osborne  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Pharmaceutical  Association 
of  this  State  and  a  popular  Freemason.  He  is  highly  esteemed  by 
the  community  for  his  ability  and  strict  integrity,  and  justly 
meri;s  the  success  attained  by  his  energy,  enterprise,  and  persever- 
ance. 


NEW     HAVEN, 


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FKEU  A.  C'ARLETON,  PIuinbiiiK,  Steam  mid  Oas  FittiiiR,  No.  I'JO 
Oeoige  Street.— The  plumber  has  become  in  the  highest  de- 
gree essential  to  our  comfort  and  health,  and  one  of  the  nKist 
successful  and  expert  mechanics  in  this  line  is  Mr.  Fred.  A. 
Carleton,  No.  190  Ueorge  Sti-eet,  corner  of  Temple,  who  began  busi- 
ness here  in  I8SJ,  and  who  has  always  enjoyed  a  deservedly  large  and 
liberal  patronage.  He  occupies  a  coHimodious  store  and  workshop, 
which  are  stocked  with  a  complete  assortment  of  plumbers',  steam 
aud  gas  fitters' supplies.  From  nine  to  twelve  skilled  hands  are 
employed,  and  everything  in  the  way  of  plumbing,  steam  and  gas 
fitting  is  executed,  the  complete  fitting  up  of  buildings  of  all  kinds 
being  given  special  attention  to. 

ES.  OSBORN,  Hats,  Trunks,  Bags,  Etc.,  No.  91  Church  Street. 
—This  house  wa.s  founded  as  far  back  as  1838  by  Mr.  G. 
,  Mansfield,  who,  in  ISC'!,  retired  in  favor  of  Mr.  H  W.  Mans- 
field. The  latter,  in  1879,  sold  out  to  the  present  proprietor, 
Mr.  Osborn.  This  has  long  been  the  leading  and  most  popidar  hat 
and  cap  store  in  New  Haven.  The  store  is  fitted  up  in  keeping  with 
modern  ideas  of  elegance  and  utility,  and  tlie  stock  of  hats,  caps, 
trunks,  bags,  etc.,  carried  is  of  the  finest  quality  and  most  complete 
in  character.  Here  are  represented  all  the  latest  styles  in  hats  and 
caps,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of  the  celebrated  Miller  hats,  which 
for  quality,  style,  fit  and  general  excellence  ere  unsui-passed.  Pop- 
ular prices  prevail,  and  the  patronage  is  at  once  large  and  influen- 
tial. Mr.  Osborn  is  a  native  of  this  city,  has  long  been  a  piv>minent 
flgiire  in  commercial  circles,  and  is  a  popular  member  of  the 
Veteran  Grays,  Legion  of  Honor  and  New  Haven  Yacht  Club. 

THE  CONNECTICUT  ADAMANT  PLASTER  COMPANY.  No.  460 
Grand  Street.— ,-Vdaraant  wall  plaster,  as  its  name  implies,  is 
a  material  designed  to  produce  a  hard  and  practically  inde- 
structible interior  wall.  Within  three  years  adamant  has 
made  for  itself  a  wide  reputation  entirely  on  its  merits,  having  bcCTi 
applied  in  thousands  of  buildings.  The  demand  for  adamant  is  rap- 
idly increasing.  It  now  has  an  established  place  as  a  standard  build- 
ing material.  The  plastering  has  long  been  the  poorest  portion  of 
buildings,  and  a  good  interior  wall  is  the  exception  where  lime  plas- 
ter is  used.  A  slight  concussion  breaks  the  surface  of  the  wall,  and 
patches,  holes,  and  defaced  decorations  offend  the  eye.  Where 
lime  plaster  is  used  it  is  not  an  uncommon  occurrence  to  have  the 
whole  or  part  of  the  ceiling  fall.  To  avoid  this,  many  churches, 
school  buildings,  stores,  etc.,  have  been  ceiled  with  wood,  thereby 
largely  increasing  the  cost.  By  using  adamant  the  necessity  for 
wooden  ceilings  is  entirely  obviated,  as  it  adheres  strongly  to  any 
substance,  and  cannot  be  removed  without  considerable  elTort.  In 
recent  years  numberless  improvements  have  been  made  in  building 
materials  generally,  but  until  the  introduction  of  adamant  a  super- 
ior wall  at  modei'ate  cost  was  unobtainable.  In  tlie  ordinary  way  of 
making  and  applying  common  plaster,  results  are  very  uncertain. 
The  varj'ing  qualities  of  lime  and  sand  render  fixed  proportions  un- 
safe. The  plaster  must  be  mixed  weeks  before  it  is  used,  so  that  the 
lime  may  become  thoroughly  slaked.  Frequently  the  hair  is  de- 
stroyed by  action  of  the  lime,  and  a  wall  made  of  such  material 
will  be  "rotten.''  The  large  quantity  of  water  used  in  common 
plastering,  to  the  injury  of  the  woodwork,  the  time  required  to  dry 
the  building,  and  in  winter  the  expense  of  fuel  for  that  purpose,  are 
among  the  disadvantages  inherent  in  its  use.  .All  the  difficulties  are 
avoided  where  adamant  wall  pla.ster  is  used.  It  is  a  chemical  com- 
position, and  in  a  few  hours  after  being  applied  becomes  very  hard 
and  capable  of  resisting,  intact,  all  the  ordinary  casualties  that 
prove  so  destructive  to  common  plaster.  It  is  a  drj-  material, 
shipped  in  bags,  ready  for  use  by  simply  mixing  with  water,  and  is 
applied  in  the  usual  manner.  If  kept  dry  it  will  not  deteriorate  by 
age.  Among  its  many  advantages  adamant  saves  time  and  labor 
both  in  preparing  and  applying:  it  is  cleanly  and  easy  to  work:  it 
avoids  saturating  the  timl>ers  with  water  and  the  consequent  swell- 
ing and  shrinking;  it  saves  waiting  weeks  tor  rooms  to  dry  out,  and 
they  can  be  safely  occupieil  immediately  after  finishing.  Carpen- 
ters need  not  move  out  while  the  plastering  goes  on,  but  can  con- 
tinue work  on  the.  same  floor  with  the  plasterers.  Of  cotirse  im- 
til  the  adamant  has  set,  walls  shotdd  not  be  jarred.  Its  resonant 
properties  make  it  particularly  valuable  in  churches,  lialls,  opera- 
hou-ses.  and  all  public  places.  In  fire  resisting  qualities  it  is  sxiperior 
toany  otiier  plaster  made,  and  this  consideration  alone  should  have 


gieat  weight  with  those  who  are  biulding  or  preparing  to  build.  For 
setting  tile,  slabs,  etc.,  its  adhesiveness  and  strength  render  it  spe- 
cially well  adapted.  Adamant  does  not  crack  or  shrink :  rats  do  not 
gnaw  through  it,  nor  will  it  harbor  verndn,  noxious  gases,  or  germs 
of  disease,  like  conmion  plaster,  because  it  is  smooth,  dense,  and 
hard,  instead  of  ponnis.  It  places  much  less  weight  on  the  building 
than  lime  plaster,  and  instead  of  being  a  dead  weight  it  contributes 
strength.  It  has  great  adhesiveness  and  consideiable  elasticity 
therefore  for  ceilings  that  are  liable  to  "  spring  "  it  is  invaluable.  It 
can  be  frescoed,  papered,  painted,  or  treated  with  any  desired  finish 
within  four  or  five  days  after  the  application  of  the  last  coat.  No 
one  who  intends  building  substantially  and  economicall.v  can  afford 
to  use  common  plaster,  when  for  a  moderate  additional  first  cost  he 
can  put  on  adamant  and  obtain  a  solid  wall  that  will  not  be  injured 
every  time  it  is  touched  by  furniture,  that  is  cooler  in  summer  and 
warmer  in  winter,  and  in  every  respect  superior. 

niiat  Does  Adaiiiai>f  cost?  How  does  it  compare  tciththeokl  style 
Mortal-  .''—We  hear  the  above  questions  asked  quite  often.  To  come 
to  a  clear  understanding,  let  us  look  into  the  matter  a  little,  In  the 
first  place  we  must  decide  upon  the  kind  of  lime  mortar  to  be  used 
or  we  cannot  fairly  compare  relative  costs.  If  we  select  the  poorest 
and  cheapest  mortar  offered  by  some  cheap  contractor,  which  we 
all  know  is  little  better  than  mud,  and  compare  that  kind  of  mate- 
rial with  adamant,  the  difference  will  be  considerable.  But  if  ada- 
mant is  compared  with  the  best  (and  that's  had  enough)  grade  of 
lime  mortar,  specified  to  be  of  the  highest  quality,  with  gauged  ceil- 
ings, etc.,  then  the  difference  in  price  is  quite  small,  if  any.  But 
adamant  is  cheaper  in  the  end.  We  say  cheaper.  Now  let  us  see  if 
that  is  so;  let  us  delve  below  the  surface;  get  right  down  to  the  cold 
facts.  Say  on  one  thousand  yards  of  work  adamant  costs  you  four 
cents  per  yard  more  than  common  mortar,  that's  forty  dollars  on 
your  job,  charge  adamant  up  with  forty  dollars,  and  then  give  it 
credit  with  what  it  saves  you.  You  can  save  from  three  to  six 
weeks'  time,  that's  worth  something  on  n  thousand  yard  house,  cost- 
ing, well,  say,  with  land,  $4,000;  the  interest  at  six  per  cent  for  one 
month  is  $30.00  ;  now  if  that  house  is  to  be  rented  at  even  SSO.OO  a 
month,  you  save  that  amount;  and  if  it  is  not  built  for  rent  it  is 
worth  the  S'.Kl.OO  to  some  one  for  that  lengtli  of  time.  In  the  winter 
the  fuel  is  worth,  at  the  least  calculation,  say  $000- that's  surely 
fair.  And  the  labor  of  refitting  doors  and  windows  afterwards  is 
saved  entirely  by  the  use  of  adamant.  We  all  know  what  that 
means.  We  know  how  a  building  is  saturated  by  water  in  the  old 
way,  how  everything  is  wet  and  sloppy  for  weeks,  how  the  wood- 
work, the  doors,  and  the  windows  shrink  and  swell,  we  know  how 
the  carpenter  must  come  back  and  ease  them  up,  even  after  the 
house  is  occupied,  and  that  costs  money.  Any  careful  carpenter 
will  tell  you  that  a  $10  bill  will  not  pay  him  for  his  trouble  in  that 
item  alone.  Some  skeptic  may  say  right  here  that  adamant  wets 
the  woodwork  too,  and  that  adamant  must  dr.v.  Yes,  it  must,  but  it 
is  not  the  old  drying  procoss;  it's  not  evaporation  alone  that  we  de- 
pend upon;  it's  a  crystallization  of  the  moisture  by  a  chemical 
process;  that  does  the  business,  besides  it  goes  on  thinner,  there  is 
no  thick,  heavy  body  of  material  hanging  as  a  dead  weight  on  the 
structure  and  distiibuting  moisture  throughout  the  entire  build- 
ing. Then  we  save  the  "patching  up"  after  the  carpenters  are 
through,  the  hauling  of  slack  boxes  and  sand,  the  "running  off." 
mortar  ten  days  before  the  work  is  begun;  and  tliose  items  alone, 
figured  at  anything  Uke  a  fair  value,  wllj  more  than  pay  the  differ- 
ence, to  say  nothing  of  the  great  superiority  of  adamant  over  lime 
mortar,  or  the  difference  in  value  between  a  wall  made  of  the  frail- 
est and  most  unsatisfactory  material,  as  compared  with  a  wall  that 
is  as  hard  and  durable  as  stone,  fire  aud  water  proof,  and  one  that 
will  stand  almost  as  much  hard  usage  as  a  wall  made  of  brick. 

ISRAEL  KLEINER  &  SON,  Tailors.  Xos.  707 and  709  Chapel  Street. 
—A  leadingand  old  established  house  in  the  tailoring  trade  is  that 
conducted  by  Israel  Kleiner  &  Son  at  Nos.  707  and  700  Chapel 
Street.  It  was  originally  established  in  1854  by  the  late  Israel 
Kleiner,  who  was  succeeded  at  his  decease  in  1884  by  E.  and  I.  L. 
Kleiner,  and  from  the  date  of  its  inception  to  the  present  it  has  al- 
ways and  deservedly  enjoyed  a  hberal  patronage.  The  most 
stylish,  well  fitting,  and  durably  made  garments  are  here  made  to 
order  at  most  reasonable  prices.  Messrs.  Kleiner  carry  a  complete 
assortment  of  all  kinds  of  foreign  broadcloths,  worsteds,  cassimeres. 
and  suitings  in  all  the  fashionable  patterns  and  colors. 


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NEW     HAVEN. 


LANCRAFT  BROTHERS,  Wholesale  Oj'ster  Dealers,  Nos.  2  to 
10  FeiT3-  Street.— An  importaut  feature  of  the  commercial 
activity  and  enterprise  'of  New  Haven,  and  one  which  has 
borne  a  more  or  less  prominent  part  in  rearing  her  business 
wealth  and  prosperity,  is  that  most  popular  of  American  industries, 
the  oyster  trade.  The  exponents  of  this  branch  of  trade  are  among 
the  most  influential  and  successful  business  men  of  the  city,  and 
the  influence  of  their  large  and  varied  interests  upon  the  general 
<ieveIopmeut  of  all  branches  of  commercial  trade  is  strongly  marked. 
One  of  the  most  popular  establishments  in  the  wholesale  oj^ster 
business  in  this  section  is  that  of  3Iessrs.  Lancraft  Brothers,  occu- 
pying the  premises  Nos.  2  to  10  Ferry  Street.  The  house  was 
founded  in  ISTO  by  the  present  firm,  consisting  of  3Iessrs.  Chas.  E., 
Wm.  M.,  Geo.  E.,  H.  E..  and  H.  B.  Lancraft.  the  pretnises  now  occu- 
pied being  secured  in  1S8S.  They  consist  of  an  eiigibJe  two  story  and 
basement  frame  budding  60x40  feet  in  dimensions:  large  dock  and 
yard,  covering  several  acres;  pickling,  packing  and  storage  depart- 
ments. The  firm  plant  and  raise  their  own  oystere,  having  3500 
acres  of  beds  in  Long  Island  Sound:  two  steamers,  the  "Amanda" 
and  "Enterprise,"  and  from  forty  to  fifty  oystermen  forming  the 
working  contingent  of  the  house.  The  business  connections  of  the 
house  are  broadly  distributed  over  the  New  England  States,  New- 
York,  etc.,  while  an  extensive  export  trade  is  enjoyed,  the  Euro- 
pean shipments  for  last  season  aggregating  6000  barrels  (open), 
50,000  gallons  (bulk),  and  25.000  bushels  in  shell.  The  members  of 
the  firm  are  all  experts  in  the  business,  in  which  they  have  been 
raised  since  boyhood,  and  are  likewise  natives  of  New  Haven. 
Throughout  its  eminently  successful  career  their  house  has  niain- 
t-ained  the  principles  of  sterhng  integrity  and  equitable  dealing 
which  were  inaugurated  with  its  estabHshment,  the  continuous 
exercise  of  which  has  obtained  for  it  an  unrivalled  reputation  in  the 
trade. 

MZUNDER  &  SONS.  Foreign  Produce,  Liquors,  Etc..  Nos. 
249  and  251  State  Street —This  business  was  founded  as 
^  far  back  as  1852  by  Mr.  JMaier  Zunder.  The  first  change  in 
the  firm  style  was  in  1862,  when  it  became  M.  Zunder  & 
Co.  iby  the  admission  of  a  Mr.  Metzger);  in  IR82  it  became  M.  Zunder 
■&  Son,  and  in  1887  as  at  present.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a 
spacious  and  commodious  five  story  and  basement  brick  building, 
(each  floor  covering  a  superficial  area  of  25x100  feet,  giving  ample 
accommodation  for  the  manipulation  and  display  of  the  exception- 
ally fine  lines  of  goods  earned  and  the  general  advantageous  prose- 
cution of  the  business.  The  stock  carried  embraces  French  and 
German  wines  and  liquors,  as  also  the  better  grades  of  domestic 
whiskeys  and  California  vintages,  tobacco,  both  smoking  and  chew- 
ing, delicatessen,  sauces,  and  table  condiments  of  every  description. 
The  trade  is  exclusively  wholesale  and  extends  throughout  the  East- 
ern and  !\Iiddle  sta,tes.  Messrs.  Zunder  also  act  as  agents  for  the 
North  German  Lloyd,  Hamburg-American,  Netherlands  and  Red 
Star  lines  of  steamships,  and  likewise  issue  drafts  payable  in  nearly 
all  leading  European  cities.  Mr.  Maier  Zunder,  the  head  of  this 
staunch  and  reliable  house,  is  of  German  nationality,  and  now  a  resi- 
dent of  the  United  States  since  1849.  He  was  for  twenty-two  years 
a  member  of  the  School  Committee,  is  prominently  identified  with  the 
Masonic,  Odd  Fellows  and  several  Hebrew  orders,  and  is  likewise 
president  of  the  National  Savings  Bank,  a  director  in  the  Mechanics' 
Bank,  and  active  member  of  the  Chamber  of  Commerce.  His  sons, 
Messrs.  Albert,  and  Theo  Zunder,  are  natives  of  New  Haven  The 
former  is  a  member  of  the  orders  of  Odd  Fellows.  Masons  and  Knights 
of  Honor;  the  latter  is  attached  to  the  Odd  Fellows  and  severalJewish 
societies.  The  extensive  growth  of  the  business  of  this  house,  the 
large  amount  of  capital  invested,  the  vast  aggregate  of  business  an- 
nually transacted,  and  the  business  standing  and  personal  character 
of  its  head  unquestionably  place  this  concern  among  the  leading 
houses  in  its  hne  in  New  Haven. 

HENRY  A.  HOFFMETSTER.  Ranges.  Etc., No,  6  Church  Street.— 
Among  the  prominent  leading  and  notable  establishments  to 
be  found  in  this  city  there  are  few.  if  any.  more  worthy  of 
consideration  than  that  of  Mr.  H.   A.  Hofifmeister,  No.   o 
-Church  Street.    This  important  business  was  established  in  1860  by 


the  present  proprietor,  and  since  its  inception  at  that  date  has  en- 
joyed a  liberal  and  influential  patronage.  Mr.  Hoffmeister  is  a 
dealer  in  furnaces,  ranges,  stoves,  refrigerators,  oil  and  gas  stoves, 
also  in  cooking  utensils  and  a  general  line  of  house  furnishing 
goods.  His  store  is  of  large  proportions,  being  30x100  feet  in  area. 
is  well  arranged  for  business  purposes,  and  is  filled  with  full  lines 
of  the  merchandise  above  enumerated.  He  also  does  all  kinds  of 
work  in  tin,  copper,  and  sheet  iron  ware,  likewise  roofing,  etc.  He 
gives  constant  employment  to  a  large  staff  of  skilled  workmen  and 
guarantees  all  work  done  in  the  most  satisfactory  manner,  and  at 
moderate  charges.  Mr.  Hoffmeister  has  roofed  some  of  the  largest 
buildings  and  churches  in  this  city,  and  his  work  has  been  pro- 
nounced as  being  UDSurpa-^sed  for  durability,  finish  and  general  ex- 
cellence. Jobbing  of  all  kinds  i.s  promptly  and  neatly  done.  Mr. 
Hoffmeister  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  has  resided  in  the  United 
States  for  upwards  of  forty  years.  He  is  highly  respected  and  es- 
teemed as  one  of  our  most  prominent  and  influential  citizens.  He  is 
the  recognized  leader  in  his  line  of  business,  and  enjoys  the  confi- 
dence of  all  classes  of  citizens,  occupying  a  high  place  in  social  and 
commercial  circles.  H.  A.  Hoffmeister  succeeded  bis  father,  who 
retired  in  October  of  last  year.  He  has  always  been  in  the  business, 
is  thirty-five  years  old  and  thoroughly  familiar  with  the  wants  of 
patrons. 

B  BOOTH,  Fnrniture,  Bedding,  Etc..  Nos.  3S8  to  392  State 
•  Street.  —  This  business  was  established  in  184:3  by  the 
present  proprietor,  who  has  since  built  up  a  liberal  and 
permanent  patronage  in  all  sections  of  New  Haven  and  its 
vicinity.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  two  floors  40x200  feet, 
and  three  floors  40x60  feet  in  area.  Here  he  keeps  an  extensive  and 
well  selected  stock  of  parlor,  chamber,  dining  room  and  kitchen 
furniture,  easy  chairs,  patent  rockers,  couches,  lounges,  bedsteads, 
folding  beds,  bedchng  of  all  kinds,  oil  cloths  and  house  furnishing 
goods.  Only  reliable  and  superior  goods  are  handled,  aud  the  prices 
quoted  defy  competition.  Mr.  Booth  promptly  furnishes  estimates 
for  the  complete  furnishing  of  houses,  flats,  etc.,  and  gives  all  an 
opportunity  if  obtaining  what  they  want  for  housekeeping  on  very 
easy  terms.  Various  patterns  of  oil  cloths,  linoleums,  cocoa  mats 
and  m'attiug  are  to  he  found  here,  all  quoted  at  remarkably  low 
prices.  Mr.  Booth  is  also  noted  as  the  manufacturer  of  Booth's  Fa- 
mous Funiture  Polish,  which  has  no  superior  in  the  market  for  util- 
ity and  efficiency.  He  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  an  enterprising 
and  honorable  business  man,  liberal  in  all  transactions,  and  his  suc- 
cess in  the  furniture  trade  of  New  Haven  is  as  substantial  as  it  is 
well  deserved. 

R^S:  C.  HARRIS  &  CO.,  Wines.  Liquors.  Etc.,  Nos.  248  and  250 
State  Street  —In  this  line  Messrs.  R.  and  C.  Harris  &  Co. 
occupy  a  foremost  rank,  and  have  secured  a  patronage  of 
which  any  firm  might  well  feel  proud.  The  premises  oc- 
cupied constitute  the  three  story  brick  and  basement  building  Nos. 
348  and  250  State  Street,  fully  provided  with  every  convenience  and 
appliance  for  facilitating  the  dispatch  of  business,  while  from  six  to 
eight  assistants  are  peiinanently  employed  in  attending  to  ihc  wants 
of  customers.  A  large  and  very  valuable  stock  of  both  imported 
and  domestic  wines,  liquors  and  cordials  is  constantly  kept  on  hand. 
The  most  popular  brands  of  champagnes  and  other  effei-vescent  and 
sparkling  wines  of  all  kinds,  mild  clarets,  ports,  sherries,  burgun- 
dies, hocks  and  still  wines  of  every  description  from  the  most  cele- 
brated American  and  European  vineyards,  as  well  as  brandies,  whis- 
kies, rums,  gins.  etc..  may  here  be  obtained  at  remarkably  fair  and 
equitable  prices,  considering  the  absolute  purity  and  undoubted 
genuineness  of  the  goods.  The  transactions  of  tliis  flourishing  house 
are  of  an  exclusively  wholesale  character,  and  sales  of  wines  and 
liquors  are  made  both  duty  free  and  in  bond.  The  trade  is  spread 
over  the  New  England  states,  and  from  the  time  it  was  inaugurated 
by  the  present  proprietors  in  1888  the  business  has  been  steadily 
growing,  till  now  the  firm  are  numbered  among  the  largest  dealers 
in  this  section.  The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  J\Iessrs. 
R.  R.,  Chas.  H.  and  Frank  H.  Harris,  natives  of  Connecticut,  and  in 
every  respect  are  enterprising  and  energetic  competitors  for  legiti- 
mate trade. 


NEW     HAVEN, 


143 


MAYER,  STROUSE  &  CO..  Manufacturers  of  Corsets  aud 
Corset  Clasps,  and  Importers  of  and  Dealers  in  Corset 
Materials  aud  Paper  Hoxes,  No.  GO  Court  Street.— A  firm 
whose  trade  extends  "over  the  whole  world"  is  that  of 
Mayer,  Strouse  &  Co..  manufacture  is  of  corsets  aud  corset  clasps, 
-and  importers  of  and  dealers  in  all  kinds  of  corset  mateiials,  paper 
boxes,  etc.,  corner  of  Ohve  and  Court  streets.  This  firm  employs 
fifteen  to  sixteen  hundred  people,  unci  lu  their  factory  no  less  tlian 
three  hundred  different  styles  and  varieties  of  corsets  are  made. 
Their  specialty  is  "the  Watebspring  Corset,"  which  is  in  demand 
wherever  civihzed  ladies  dwell.  This  business  was  established  in 
I8C2  by  I.  Strouse  &  Co.  In  !S7l  the  firm  became  Jacobs,  Strouse  & 
Co.,  and  in  1H7G  the  present  firm  succeeded  to  the  business.  It  is 
now  carried  on  by  S.  J.  Mayer,  Ab.  Strouse,  aud  Max  Adler,  and 
their  workpeople  and  assistants  foot  up  a  total  of  sixteen  hundred. 
The  premises  occupied  comprise  several  extensive  buildings,  which 
cover  an  area  of  over  three  acres.  An  engine  of  T5- horse-power 
supplies  the  necessary  energy  to  the  machinery  for  manufacturing 
corsets,  corset  springs  and  clasps.  The  firm  also  mannfai.'ture 
paper  boxes,  and  execute  all  their  own  printing.  They  liave  devel- 
oped a  large  trade  in  the  manufacture  of  boxes  of  all  sizes  and  suit- 
able for  all  trades.  The  New  York  office  is  at  No.  413  Broadway. 
3ir.  Maj'er  and  Mr.  Strouse  reside  there,  and  the  factories  in  fNew 
Haven  are  managed  bj-  Mr.  Adler.  All  the  partners  have  the  qual- 
ities which  make  success,  and  rank  foremost  in  the  trade. 

JR.  GARLOCK,  Furnaces,  Etc.,  No.  3IT  State  Street.— This 
gentleman  ranks  as  one  of  the  oldest  and  leading  dealers  in 
furnaces,  stoves,  etc.,  and  sheet  metal  workers  in  this  city. 
He  has  been  established  in  the  business  since  1858,  and  has 
-occupied  his  present  location  for  the  past  nine  years.  The  premises 
■comprise  two  floors  and  a  spacious  store.  A  fine  exhibit  is  made  of 
furnaces,  stoves  and  ranges  in  all  the  new  styles,  also  of  tin  ware. 
sheet  iron  and  copper  utensils,  and  kitchen  furnishing  goods  of 
every  description.  A  specialty  is  made  of  cook,  parlor  and  office 
stoves,  the  assortment  being  the  largest  and  best  in  the  city.  Tin. 
sheet  iron,  and  copper  smithing,  tin  roofing,  spouthig  and  guttering. 
-etc.,  are  promptly  executed.  Mr.  Garlock  is  a  practical  sanitary 
plumber  and  gas  and  steam  fitter,  in  which  line  he  executes  work 
with  skill  aud  ability.  Repairing  and  jobbing  receive  his  personal 
attention.  5Ir.  Garlock  furnishes  estimates  to  builders,  coutractors 
and  property  owners  for  all  classes  of  work.  He  employs  from 
twelve  to  fifteen  workmen,  and  controls  a  large  trade.  Mr.  Garlock 
is  a  native  of  the  state  of  New  York.  He  served  as  captain  of  the 
Second  New  Jersey  Volunteers  during  the  Civil  War,  aud  sustains  a 
high  reputation  in  the  community. 

JOHN  J.  DINNAN.  Dealer  in  Guns,  Rifles  and  Pistols,  Fishing 
Tackle.  Ammunition,  Etc.,  No.  134  Orange  Street  (next  to 
First  National  Bank).— The  best  known  gun  and  locksmith  and 
bell  hanger  and  dealer  in  sporting  goods  in  New  Haven  is  Mr. 
John  J.  Dinnau.  He  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  and  lias  been  estab- 
lished in  business  since  1880.  He  occupies  the  first  floor  and  base- 
ment of  a  building  20x80  feet  in  area,  aud  the  workshop  is  provided 
with  every  requisite  facility  for  filling  orders  correctly  and  promptly^ 
In  the  store  a  fine  displaj*  is  made  of  guns,  rifles,  pistols,  revolvers, 
■etc.,  by  the  best  makers;  also  fishing  tackle,  ammunition  of  all 
kinds,  locksmiths'  and  bell  hangers'  supplies,  electric  bells,  burglar 
alarms,  annunciators,  electric  gas-Ughting  devices,  Zimbar's  Pneu- 
matic Bells,  Lakin's  Automatic  Time  Damper  Regulator,  for  which 
Mr.  Dinnan  is  agent;  also  locks,  knobs,  door  plates  and  numbers, 
lette.r-bo.x  trimmings;  hotel,  steamboat  and  house  bell  hangings, 
speaking  tubes,  and  fixtures,  etc.  Particular  attention  is  give^n  to 
gunandlocksmithing,  fitting  of  keys,  general  repairing,  bell  hanging 
and  the  fitting  up  of  electrical  appliances  of  all  kinds.  Estimates 
are  furnished,  and  all  work  is  executed  satisfactorily.  A  native  of 
Connecticut.  Mr.  Dinnan  is  ingenious,  experienced  and  practical, 
And  of  high  repute. 

JF.  GOODRICH  &  CO.,  Slanufacturers  of  Carriages  and  Har- 
ness. Nos.  143  to  148  East  Street.— A  representative  and  old- 
^     established  house  in  New  Haven  extensively  engaged  in  the 
manufacture  of  fine  carriages  and  harness  is  that  of  Messrs. 
J.   F.  Goodrich  &  Co.,  whose  factories  are  located  on  East  and 


Wooster  Streets.  This  business  was  established  in  1859  by  Messrs. 
Joseph  F.  Goodrich,  and  now  extends  to  all  sections  of  the  United 
States.  The  firm  have  an  ufiice  and  warerooms  in  New  York  City, 
between  Houston  and  Bleecker  streets.  The  premises  occupied  in 
New  Haven  comprise  a  spacious  four-story  brick  building,  liJOxiiOO 
feet  in  area,  fully  equipped  with  the  latest  mechanical  appliances. 
Here  eighty-five  skilled  workmen  are  employed.  The  firm  mami- 
facture  all  kinds  of  carriages,  buggies,  broughams.  coup6s,  clarences, 
landaus,  etc.,  which  are  unsurpassed  for  liglitness,  strength,  ele- 
gance, durability  and  workmanship,  while  the  prices  are  as  low  as 
the  lowest.  They  likewise  make  plain,  nickel,  silver,  and  gold  plated 
harness  of  great  salabihty  and  intrinsic  merits.  The  firm's  repos- 
itory is  280x40  feet  in  dimensions,  where  a  large  stock  of  carriages 
and  harness  is  always  on  hand.  Messrs,  Goodrich  and  Adams  are 
natives  of  New  Haven,  where  they  are  highly  regarded  in  trade 
circles  for  their  skill,  energy  and  integrity. 


JD  DEWELL  <S:  CO.,  Wholesale  Grocers.  Nos.  233  to  239  State 
Street.— This  extensive  business  was  established  over  fifty 
^  years  ago  by  Daniel  Trowbridge,  on  the  corner  of  State  aud 
Crown  Streets.  In  18.50  Bushnell  &  Co.  became  proprietors, 
and  were  succeeded  by  BushnelJ  &  Dewel!,  and  in  1S77  the  present 
firm  of  J.  D.  Dewell  &  Co,  was  organized  and  assumed  the  man- 
agement, the  copartners  being  Messrs.  J.  D.  Dewell  and  F.  C.  Bush- 
nell. The  premises  occupied  are  spacious  and  convenient,  and  com- 
prise a  four  story  and  basement  brick  building,  60slCO  feet  in  area, 
with  four  entrances  on  State  Street.  The  stock  carried  is  essen- 
tially representative  of  Ihe  choicest  food  products,  staple  and  fancy 
groceries,  and  sundries  from  every  quarter  of  the  globe.  They  em- 
ploy fifteen  persons  in  their  warehouse,  and  their  annual  sales 
amount  to  nearly  $1,000,000.  Only  the  best  and  choicest  goods  are 
handled,  and  the  stock  challenges  comparison  with  any  in  the 
country.  Messrs.  Dewell  and  Bushnell  are  natives  of  Conned  icut, 
and  are  highly  regarded  in  trade  circles  for  their  promptness,  busi- 
ness ability,  and  integrity,  justly  meriting  the  Uberal  and  perma- 
nent patronage  secured  in  this  important  enterprise. 


EL.  PERRY,  Painter  and  Decorator,  No.  119  Congress  Street  — 
The  business  of  this  house  was  founded  in  the  spring  of 
^  1888  by  G.  Bowman  &  Co..  and  was  carried  on  for  a  few 
months  by  that  firm,  when  M.  Jefferson  &  Co.  succeeded  to 
the  control.  On  December  31,  1888,  this  firm  was  dissolved,  Mr. 
Perry,  the  present  proprietor,  coming  into  the  control.  Mr.  Peri*y  is 
a  practical  painter  and  paper  hanger  of  thorough  skill  and  experi- 
euce.  employs  seven  exyiert  assistants,  and  he  gives  special  attention 
to  the  execution  of  decorating,  house  and  sign  painting,  and  wall 
paper  hanging,  performing  all  work  in  this  line  in  the  most  satis- 
factory manner,  while  his  scale  of  prices  is  of  the  most  reasonable 
character.  The  commodious  store  occupied  has  dimensions  of  25xT5 
feet,  is  neatly  fitted  up,  and  contains  a  large  and  superior  stock. 
Mr.  Perry  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  has  a  large  circle  of  friends  in 
both  business  and  social  circles,  aud  he  is  fully  deserving  of  all 
patronage  that  may  be  extended  him. 


NEW  HAVEN  CARPET  CLEANING  WORKS,  No.  56  High 
Street.— This  estabUshment  has.  during  the  seventeen  years 
it  has  been  in  successful  operation,  received  a  liberal  patron- 
age from  an  appreciative  pubhc.  The  building,  a  three  story 
structure,  is  SOx.tO  feet  in  area,  and  throughout  is  provided  with  the 
latest  improved  carpet  beating  and  feather  renovating  machines, 
and  all  needed  appliances  operated  by  a  gas  engine.  Experienced 
workmen  are  employed  about  the  premises,  and  every  care  and  at- 
tention is  given  to  cleaning  carpets,  rugs,  etc.,  which  is  done  in  the 
very  best  manner,  and  all  the  bright  colors  brought  out,  oil  and 
grease  spots  removed,  and  moths  and  vermin  exterminated  without 
injury  to  the  fabric.  Carpets  are  also  taken  up  and  relaid  by  an  ex- 
perienced practical  carpet  fitter  and  kyer,  and  the  best  satisfaction 
guaranteed.  Feather  beds,  pillows,  and  holsters  are  also  renovated 
in  a  superior  manner  and  made  equal  to  new,  while  the  charges  will 
be  foimd  very  reasonable,  and  such  that  no  one,  not  even  the  mo.si 
economical,  can  object  to.  Mr.  Rounds  is  the  recognized  leader  in 
this  line  of  business,  and  is  highly  endorsed  and  recommen<?ed 


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NEW     HAVEN, 


THE  NEW  HAVEN  DECORATING  COMPANY.  WilUam  Mc- 
Gratb.  Piopiietor,  No.  192  Meadow  Street.— There  is  always 
room  at  the  top  in  every  calling;  and  acting  upon  this  truism, 
this  company  in  18S4  opened  their  now  popular  and  well 
patronized  establishment  and  achieved  an  immediate  and  marked 
success.  The  art  of  tlie  decorator  is  one  ot  the  most  particular  pro- 
fessiDns,  requiring  taste,  skill,  and  experience,  and  at  the  .same  time 
imtiring  attention  and  application.  This  company  make  a  specially 
of  hall  decorations  for  balls,  parties,  fairs,  etc.,  furnishing  side- 
walk canopies  when  desired,  and  also  decorating  buildings  (public 
and  private)  for  celebrations  in  any  part  of  the  country,  having 
within  a  short  time  done  some  very  fine  decorating  in  Concord  and 
Nashua,  N.  H.;  Cleveland  and  Columbus,  Ohio;  Boston,  Haverhill, 
and  Plymouth,  Mass.;  New  York  City;  Philadelphia;  Baltimore;  and 
Washington;  Pawtueket.  R.  I.;  Bridgeport,  Meriden,  and  New 
Britain,  Conn.:  and  many  other  places.  The  New  Haven^Decorat- 
ing  Company  are  pretty  geiieially  known  as  one  of  tlie  most  relia- 
ble concerns  in  the  country.  They  use  no  cheap  decorations— all  of 
the  best  quality  and  of  their  own  manufacture.  They  also  manu- 
facture awnings,  tents,  flags,  burgees,  horse  covers,  wagon  spreads, 
etc.,  in  the  very  best  possible  manner,  using  strictly  first  class  ma- 
terial procured  direct  from  the  manufacturers.  The  great  special- 
ty of  this  company  is  fine  decorating  and  having  the  most  perfect 
facilities  for  giving  satisfaction  to  their  patrons,  their  past  record 
showing  that  they  have  done  so  heretofore  is  ample  recommodation 
that  they  will  do  so  in  the  future.  To  those  of  our  readers  who  aji- 
preciate  fine  work  at  a  reasonable  price,  we  would  say,  call  on  or 
correspond  with  this  reliable  company. 

BOOTH  MEAT  MARKET,  No.  3T0  State  Street.— Among  the  able 
and  substantial  organizations  which  are  specially  engaged 
supplying  our  citizens  with  the  substantials  and  delicacies  for 
the  table,  there  is  none  more  popular  than  the  Booth  Meat 
Company.  This  company  was  oi-ganized  in  1SS9  with  the  following 
well  known  business  men  as  its  officers,  viz. :  president,  B.  Booth ; 
secretary,  H.  C  Booth;  treasiu-er.  B.  A.  Booth;  and  some  criterion 
may  be  formed  of  the  success  of  the  enterprise  from  a  consideration 
of  the  fact  that  three  separate  branches  ot  the  concern  are  already 
in  active  operation.  The  premises  utilizetl  as  headquarters  are  of 
ample  proportions  also,  comprising  a  finely  appointed  store,  which 
Ls  a  model  of  neatness  and  cleanliness,  and  fitted  up  with  electric 
fan  coolers,  thereby  enabling  the  company  to  supply  tlieir  custom- 
ers with  fresh  and  wholesome  food  at  all  seasons  of  the  year  and  at 
lowest  prices.  The  stock  carried  embraces  the  choicest  and  most 
select  lines  of  beef,  veal,  mutton,  lamb  and  country  pork;  also 
choice  brands  of  salt  and  smoked  meats,  and  meat  market  delica- 
cies, such  as  lambs'  tongues,  calves'  liver,  sweet  breads,  etc.  These 
goods  have  been  selected  from  the  most  reliable  sources,  and  are 
guaranteed  to  be  the  best  in  the  market.  They  also  keep  in  season 
all  kinds  of  poultry,  fruits  and  vegetables,  likewise  fresb  eggs,  prime 
butter,  cheese  and  kindred  dairy  products.  The  goods  of  this  house 
are  noted  for  their  excellence  in  quahty  and  low  prices,  and  custom- 
ers can  always  have  the  satisfaction  of  knowing  that  nothing  in- 
ferior will  be  sold  them.  Branches  of  the  Booth  Meat  Company  are 
located  as  follows:  corner  Dixwell  Avenue  and  Foote  Street,  O.  M. 
Sherman,  manager;  corner  Grand  Avenue  and  North  Front  Street, 
E.  J.  Morse,  manager;  No.  531  Grand  Avenue,  W.  H.  O'Donnell. 
manager. 

SH.  STREET  &  CO.,  Food  Products,  No.  33  Crown  Street.— 
This  business  was  established  in  1879  by  Mr.  S.  H.  Street, 
J  who  conducted  it  till  1880,  when  Mr.  F.  B.  Street  became  a 
partner,  and  in  1889  Mr.  C.  H.  Street,  the  firm  being  known 
by  the  title  of  "  S.  H.  Street  &  Co."  They  have  built  up  an  exten- 
sive and  influential  patronage  in  all  sections  of  New  England,  the 
Eastern  and  Middle  states,  owing  to  the  superiority,  quality,  purity 
and  uniform  excellence  of  their  cereal  products.  Thej-  make  a 
specialty  of  producing  in  large  quantities.  Perfection  Prepared 
Flour  and  Perfection  "Wlieatine.  These  goods  are  absolutely  free 
from  any  trace  of  alum,  terra  alba  or  other  injurious  substances. 
All  kinds  of  food  can  be  produced  from  the  firm's  Prepared  Flour 
without  salt,  baking  powder,  or  yeast,  and  it  will  produce  thirty 
pounds  more  bread  from  a  barrel  than  ordinary  flour.  It  is  now 
used  in  large  first  class  hotels  and  restaurants,  and  ever^-body  who 


has  once  used  it  is  delighted  with  it.  The  Perfection  Prepared 
Flour  does  not  moiUd  or  sour,  but  keeps  sweet  no  matter  how  hot  or 
cold  the  climate.  The  mills  are  four  stories  high,  and  are  fully 
equipped  with  the  latest  improved  appliances,  apparatus,  and  ma- 
chinery. Here  thirty  skilled  hands  are  employed,  and  the  ma- 
chinery is  driven  by  steam  power.  The  members  of  the  firm 
are  natives  of  East  Haven,  where  they  are  highly  esteemed 
by  the  community  for  their  skill,  enterprise  and  integrity.  The  low 
prices  quoted  for  the  firm's  Prepared  Flour  and  Wheatine  bring 
them  within  the  means  of  all,  and  their  availability  and  convenience 
render  them  indispensable  to  whoever  gives  them  a  single  trial. 

RM.  SHERMAN,  Engraver  and  Designer,  No.  792  Chapel 
Street. — Of  the  few  expert  designers  and  engravers  in 
^  New  Haven,  none  are  entitled  to  more  honorable  men- 
tion and  praise  than  Mr.  R.  M.  Sherman,  who  is  one  of  the 
longest  established  engravers  in  the  city.  This  business  was 
foimded  in  1872  by  Mr.  Sherman  and  a  Mr.  Hopson,  and  since  that 
period  they  have  built  up  one  of  the  largest  and  most  substantial 
trades  in  this  State.  The  business  since  1875  has  been  owned  and  con- 
ducted by  Mr.  R.  M.  Sherman  alone.  The  premises  occupied  comprise 
superior  accommodations  centrally  located  on  Chapel  Street,  and 
equipped  with  every  convenience  for  the  successful  prosecution  of 
the  business,  and  arranged  with  all  necessary  mechanical  appli 
ances  and  tools.  Mr.  Sherman  early  appreciated  the  fact  that 
promptness  and  reasonable  prices  in  a  business  of  his  kind  is  of  the 
utmost  importance.  These  characteristics,  together  with  energy 
and  first  class  work,  soon  gave  him  a  large  business,  and  the  confi- 
dence and  respect  of  all  those  with  whom  he  was  brought  in  con- 
tact. This  patronage  and  confidence  he  has  maintained  in  a 
marked  degree,  and  he  numbers  among  his  patrons  the  leading 
manufacturers,  publishers  and  merchants  in  the  city.  Mr.  Sher- 
man is  ably  assisted  b,v  from  five  to  ten  experienced  and  expert 
employees,  and  the  work  turned  out  reflects  the  highest  credit  upon 
the  establishment. 


THE  SOUTHWORTH  &  THRASHER  CO.,  Manufacturers  of 
Druggists'  and  Grocers'  Sundries.  No.  478  Chapel  Street.— A 
progressive  and  reUable  concern  in  New  Haven,  actively  en- 
gaged in  the  manufacture  of  druggists'  and  grocers'  sundries 
is  that  knowuas  "The  Southworth&  Thrasher  Co.,"  whose  office  and 
salesrooms  are  located  at  No.  478  Chapel  Street.  This  business  was  es- 
tablished in  ISJStl,  in  Bristol.  Conn.,  by  Mr.  J.  D.  Wheeler  who  moved  it 
to  New  Haven  in  18S7.  After  some  changes,  in  1890  Messrs.  F.  J.  Hig- 
gins,  J.  F.  Morand  and  B.  Linch  asstuned  the  management.  The  part- 
ners are  thoroughly  practical  and  expert  manufacturers  of  druggists" 
and  grocers'  sundries. and  possess  an  intimate  knowledge  of  the  wants 
of  the  trade.  They  occupy  two  spacious  floors  2.5sS0  feet  in  area,  f  ull.v 
equipped  with  the  latest  improved  apparatus  and  machinery  known 
to  the  trade.  Here  they  manufacture  all  kinds  of  sundries,  also  pure- 
distilled  Jamaica  ginger,  pure  ammonia,  true  blue  and  first  class 
fruit  sirups.  Their  goods  are  general  favorites  with  retailers  owing 
to  their  great  salability  and  intrinsic  merits,  while  the  prices  quoted 
in  all  cases  challenge  competition.  They  employ  several  travelers, 
and  their  trade  extends  throughout  the  United  States.  The  mem 
bers  of  the  firm  are  highly  regarded  in  trade  circles  for  their 
integrity,  and  their  success  in  this  useful  business  is  only  the  result 
of  their  enterprise  and  energy. 

THE  ■WILCOX  &  GIBBS  SEWING  M.\CHINE  CO.,  No.  BS8 
Chapel  Street.— This  agency  was  established  in  1S75,  and  has 
been  eminently  prosperous  from  the  outset.  The  premises 
occupied  are  located  at  No.  688  Chapel  Street,  and  are  com 
prised  in  a  store  20x60  feet  in  dimensions,  one  half  of  which  is  taste- 
fidly  fitted  up  as  a  salesroom,  while  the  other  half  is  a  well  equipped 
repair  shop.  A  full  stock  of  the  "  Automatic  '"  is  carried  in  all  the 
styles  made.  They  are  sold  for  spot  cash  or  on  easy  time  payments, 
or  are  given  in  exchange  for  machines  of  other  makes.  The  mana- 
ger of  this  branch,  Mrs.  F.  L.  Foster,  is  well  and  favorably  known  in 
the  community  as  a  business  woman  of  reliable  methods,  ability 
and  energy,  and  enjoys  the  good  will  of  all.  She  is  always  pleased 
to  receive  visitors  and  explain  the  merits  of  the  "Automatic,''  and 
will  be  found  a  very  pleasant  lady  with  whom  to  have  deahngs. 


NEW     HAVEN, 


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RSC'IIWAXKR,  Grocer,  No.  101  Stat*  Street .— A  thoroiiglily 
representative  house  engaged  in  the  grocery  traile  of  this 
J  city  is  that  of  Mr.  R.  Schwauer,  eligibly  located  at  No.  161 
State  Street.  This  jjopiilor  grocery  was  originally  estab- 
lished by  B.  P.  Blenner  about  ISOI,  and  succeeded  by  Mr.  51.  C. 
Schwaner  in  1S,S1.  the  present  proprietor  succeeding  to  the  business 
some  three  years  later.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  the  eligi- 
ble three  story  and  basement  brick  building  at  the  address  already 
indicated,  giving  ample  accommodation  for  the  nuiuipulation  and 
display  of  the  exceptionally  fine  lines  of  goods  carried,  and  the  gen- 
eral advantageous  prosecution  of  the  business  in  hand.  The  stock 
embraces  pure  teas,  coffees,  sugars,  spices,  canned  goods  of  all  de- 
scriptions, bottled  goods,  table  delicacies,  condiments,  crackers, 
butter,  cheese,  eggs,  flour,  and  a  full  and  complete  line  of  staple  pro- 
visions, a  specialty  being  made  of  the  importation  ot  German 
bolognas,  cheese,  sardines,  and  general  delicatessen.  Goods  are  all 
marked  down  to  popular  prices,  orders  are  delivered  in  any  pait  of 
the  city  free  of  extra  charge,  and  no  effort  on  the  part  of  the  pro- 
prietor is  spared  to  meet  the  wants  and  requirements  of  each  and 
every  one  of  his  numerous  patrons.  Mr.  Schwaner  is  a  native  of 
this  state,  and  during  Ids  business  career  has  won  popularity  and 
favor  in  mercantile  circles,  and  respect  as  a  useful,  estimable  pri- 
vate citizen. 

AK.  WOOD'S  SONS.  Druggists,  No.  2  Church  Street.— Forty- 
seven  years  of  uninterrupted  prosperty  mark  the  history 
of  the  well  ordered  and  deservedly  popular  pharmacy  con- 
ducted under  the  style  of  A.  F.  Wooils  .Sons,  No.  S  Church 
Street,  comer  of  George.  It  is  one  of  the  leading  and  most  respon- 
sible of  New  Haven's  drug  stores,  as  well  as  one  of  the  oldest  and 
best  known,  and  has  a  large  prescription  patronage,  besides  a  sub- 
stantial sale  of  proprietary  remedies  to  the  trade,  the  firm  putting 
up  a  number  of  preparations  of  exceptional  merit.  Physicians' 
prescriptions  are  here  compounded  in  the  most  vigilant  and  accu- 
rate manner  from  absolutely  pure  ingredients,  the  proprietors  ex- 
ercising immediate  supervision  over  the  laboratory,  while  rock 
bottom  prices  prevail.  The  premises  occupied  are  eligible  and 
neatly  fitted  up,  and  a  large,  carefully  selected  stock  is  always  car- 
ried, including  pure,  fresh  drugs  and  chemicals,  toilet  articles,  per- 
fumery, proprietary  remedies  of  merit,  and  the  usual  complement 
of  the  first  class  pharmacy.  The  business  was  originally  estab- 
lished in  1843  by  Mr.  A.  F.  Woods,  his  sons,  Jlessrs.  A.  Felton  and 
James  P.  Woods,  assunung  the  control  in  1884.  They  are  both  thor- 
oughly competent  apothecaries,  members  of  the  Connecticut  State 
Pharmaceutical  Society,  and  also  proprietors  of  pharmacy  on  Camp- 
bell Avenue.  Mr.  A.  Felton  Woods  enjoys  the  distinction  of  having 
served  as  treasurer  of  the  Union  School  District  of  West  Haven. 

0  SCOTT  WRIGHT,  Stoves,  Etc.,  No.  780  State  Street.— Mr. 
Wright  started  in  business  in  1889,  and  in  that  short  space 
of  time  has  worked  up  a  large  and  lucrative  trade.  Every 
variety  of  stoves,  ranges,  and  furnaces  are  constantly  kept 
on  band,  and  the  stock  is  very  large,  every  style  of  stove,  from  the 
smallest  used  in  a  bedroom  to  a  hotel  kitchen  range,  being  kept  in 
his  well  appointed  warerooms,  giving  the  housekeeper  the  most 
ample  facilities  for  obtaining  what  she  may  require  iu  the  stove 
furnishing  Une.  In  addition  to  the  stock  of  stoves,  all  articles  in  tin, 
sheet,  and  copper  ware,  such  as  kitchen  utensils  of  every  descrip- 
tion and  other  household  articles,  are  kept  constantly  on  hand.  Mr. 
Wright,  in  addition  to  the  stove  trade,  does  a  thriving  business  as  a 
plumber  and  gas  fitter.  He  keeps  a  number  of  skilled  mechanics  in 
constant  employment.  The  premises  occupied  compri--ie  a  three 
story  brick  building  and  basement,  and  measure  30s7J>  feet,  every 
floor  being  filled  with  goods  appertaining  to  the  trade.  The  store  is 
handsomely  fitted  up  and  goods  displayed  in  a  very  attractive  man- 
ner. Mr.  Wright  is  a  native  of  this  state,  and  is  a  very  energetic 
business  man.  He  is  an  enthusiastic  Freemason  and  very  popular 
in  that  order. 

JOSEPH  GEOBEL,  Boots  and  Shoes,  No.  K  Church  Street.— Tliis 
has  been  a  noted  shoe  house  since  1855,  when  it  was  founded 
by  the  present  proprietor,  who  has  since  that  date  achieved  a 
success  that  forms  a  striking  illustration  of  what  may  be  ac- 
complished By  close  attention  to  business,  handling  and  producing 
first  clastj  goods  only  and  fair  dealing.    The  store  occupied  is  'i'ixHO 


feet  in  dimensions,  with  a  well  equipped  workshop  in  the  rear.  The 
stock  is  large  and  complete  in  every  department,  and  embraces  a  full 
assortment  of  ladies',  gents',  mis-ses,  youths',  and  children's  boots, 
shoes,  rubbers,  shppei-s,  etc.,  and  purchasers  cannot  fail  to  be 
pleased  with  what  is  here  provided  to  supply  their  varied  wants  and 
requirements.  Shoes  made  to  measure  are  mad?  up  from  the  best 
of  materials,  while  the  workmanship  and  the  goods  are  guaranteed 
to  be  perfect  in  fit,  in  keeping  with  the  prevailing  styles,  and  dura- 
ble in  wear,  and  in  every  particular  cannot  be  excelled  in  this  city. 
Repairing  is  promptly  and  neatly  done,  wlule  his  charge  for  his  first 
class  goods  are  very  reasonable.  Mr.  Geobel  is  a  native  ot  Germany 
and  has  resided  in  the  United  States  for  the  piist  thirty-nine  years. 

JAMES  F.  MOLLOY  cS:  CO.,  Metal  Suspender  Trimmings,  Etc., 
No.  IT  Oak  Street.— A  branch  ot  industry  ot  a  very  useful 
character  iu  New  Haven  is  the  manufacture  of  metal  suspen- 
der trimmings  and  otlier  metal  goods.  In  this  connection 
we  desire  to  make  special  reference  to  the  progressive  and  reliable 
firm  ot  Messrs.  James  F.  Molloy  &  Co.  This  business  was  estab- 
lished in  1888  by  Messrs.  James  F.  Jlolloy  and  W.  T.  Smith,  both  of 
whom  are  expert  and  thoroughly  practical  manufacturers  of  metal 
suspender  trimmings,  buckles,  etc.,  while  they  are  fully  conversant 
with  the  requirements  ot  the  trade  and  general  public.  They  oc- 
cupy a  spacious  ground  floor,  75xI(X)  feet  in  area,  fully  equipped 
with  the  latest  improved  metal  working  machinery,  tools,  and  appli- 
ances. Here  they  employ  fifty  skilled  hands,  and  the  machinery  is 
driven  by  steam  power.  The  firm's  goods  are  general  favorites 
with  the  trade,  owing  to  their  elegance  of  design,  finish,  durability. 
and  excellence.  Orders  are  promptly  filled  at  extremely  low  prices, 
and  the  trade  of  the  house  extends  throughout  all  sections  of  the 
United  Stales  and  Canada.  Only  the  best  materials  are  utilized, 
and  great  care  is  exercised  over  all  the  processes  of  manufacture, 
in  order  that  the  goods  may  be  perfect  in  every  particular.  Messis. 
Molloy  and  Smith  are  natives  ot  New  Haven.  They  are  very  popu- 
lar and  respected  in  trade  circles  tor  their  integrity  and  skill,  and 
fully  merit  the  liberal  patronage  secured  in  this  steadily  growing  in- 
dustry. 

TONTINE  HOTEL,  J.  W.  Bradley,  Proprietor,  Church  Street 
Corner  Court. — This  popular  and  old  established  hotel  was 
first  opened  in  182.5,  and  in  18G5  Mr.  J.  W.  Bradley,  the  present 
proprietor,  assumed  the  management.  It  is  conveniently 
located,  contains  KiO  rooms  available  for  guests,  and  is  a  substantial 
and  spacious  four  story  and  basement  building,  lOOx'200  feet  in  area, 
fully  supplied  with  all  modern  improvements  and  appliances,  in- 
cluding electric  bells  and  lights,  billiard  and  sample  rooms,  while 
the  sanitary  arrangements  and  means  of  escape  in  case  of  fire  are 
perfect.  The  rooms  are  all  handsomely  and  comfortably  furnished, 
and  the  table  is  always  supplied  with  the  best  in  the  market.  In 
the  bar  will  be  found  the  choicest  wines,  liquors,  ales,  and  cigars, 
while  the  rates,  S'2.50  and  $3  per  day.  are  extremely  moderate,  with 
special  terms  for  commercial  men  and  permanent  boarders,  consid- 
ering the  superior  acconunodations.  Mr.  Bradley  is  a  native  of  New- 
Haven,  is  highlj'Jregarded  by  the  community,  and  has  made  hosts 
of  friends  owing  to  his  kind  and  courteous  manners  and  sterling  in- 
tegrity. 

NEW  HAVEN  SAVINGS  BANK,  Orange  Street.— This  suc- 
cessful and  reliable  bank  was  organized  to  encourage  all 
industrious  persons  to  save  a  portion  of  their  earnings  or  in- 
come, and  thus  accumulate  a  fund  that  may  be  available  in 
sickness  or  old  age.  This  bank  also  furnishes  administrators,  guar- 
dians, trustees  of  churches,  lodges,  and  other  societies  a  safe  re- 
pository for  their  funds,  where  a  moderate  rate  ot  interest  may  be 
realized.  Deposits  are  received  ot  one  dollar  or  any  larger  sum. 
not  exceeding  in  the  aggregate  for  one  person  S5000.  The  manage- 
ment is  strictly  conservative,  and  advances  of  capital  are  always 
made  strictly  in  accordance  with  the  regulations.  It  is  ably  officereii. 
and  its  trustees  include  some  of  the  most  honorable,  prudent,  and  suc- 
cessful men  in  the  business  community.  Mr.  Samuel  P.  Merniu,  the 
president,  is  a  gentleman  whose  sterling  integrity  and  public  spirited 
actions  have  won  tor  him  an  infiuential  place  among  our  public 
spirited  citizens.  The  secretary  and  treasurer,  Jlr.  J.  P.  Tuttle.  is 
an  energetic  able  business  man,  eminently  qnalifled  for  the  impor 
tant  trust  reposed  in  him.  The  bank's  ofl^ices  are  opened  daily,  ex- 
cept Sundays  and  holidays,  from  9  a.m.  to  'i  P.M. 


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NEW     HAVEN. 


NEW  HAVEN  STEAM  SAW  MILL  COMPANY,  Wholesale 
Dealers  in  Southern  Pine,  Cypress,  Etc.,  No.  37:.'  Chapel 
Street.— This  is  the  most  eminent  lumber  dealing  and  manu- 
facturing concern  in  New  England.  It  was  estahlished  in 
1854,  and  has  had  a  growth  of  more  than  average  volume  and  rapid 
ity,  which  reflects  the  highest  credit  upon  its  officers,  viz.:  Mr. 
Isaac  Anderson,  agent  and  treasurer,  and  Mr.  George  M.  Baldwin, 
secretary.  The  company's  yards  and  docks  have  a  capacit}^  of  fully 
seven  million  feet  of  logs,  timber  and  lumber.  The  company  is  in 
regular  receipt  of  large  cargoes  of  Southern  pine  and  cypress  direct 
from  the  principal  ports  of  Florida  and  North  Carolina,  and  is  pre- 
pared to  offer  tlie  most  substantial  inducements  both  as  to  price 
and  quality  at  wholesale.  The  company  always  carries  several 
millions  of  feet  in  stock,  and  has  special  shipping  facilities  to  all 
points  in  New  England,  easte:  n  New  York,  etc.  Its  mills  are  model 
establishments,  and  are  fully  equipped  with  tlie  most  improved 
machiner}',  and  afford  employment  to  fifty  hands  in  the  sawing  of 
building  timber,  plank  and  flooring,  ceiling  stuff,  etc.  Raft  flooring 
is  a  prominent  specialty,  and  the  company  has  developed  a  trade  of 
enormous  magnitude  with  leading  contractors,  lumber  merchants, 
dock  builders,  etc.  The  company  supplies  the  bulk  of  the  heavy 
timber  for  bridges,  railroad,  and  dock  purposes  in  this  section.  Mr. 
Isaac  Andersou,  who  is  a  popular  and  rt-spected  business  man  of 
marked  executive  ability,  has  the  valued  support  of  Mr.  George  M. 
Baldwin,  as  secretary,  and  the  company  is  well  worthy  of  retaining 
the  representative  position  it  holds  in  the  trade. 

SPENCER  &  M.4TTHEWS,  Paints,  Oils,  Etc..  Nos.  241  and  343 
State  Street.— The  sale  of  painter-s'  supplies,  window  glass, 
and  d3*es  and  drugs  for  manufacturing  purposes  is  of  great 
magiutude.  The  growing  taste  for  interior  decoration  has 
had  much  to  do  with  this  growth.  A  time-honored  and  reliable  house 
engaged  in  this  industry  in  New  Haven  is  that  of  Messrs.  Spencer  & 
Matthews,  at  Nos.  241  and  2-13  State  Street.  This  enterprise  was 
inaugurated  in  1825  by  Messrs.  Morse  and  Peterson,  and  was  contin- 
ued by  one  or  other  of  the  members  of  the  family  of  the  original 
founders  till  the  year  1871,  when  the  plant  was  sold  out  to  the  pres- 
ent proprietors.  They  have  had  a  very  extended  experience,  and 
know  how  to  supply  the  best  class  of  goods  at  prices  which  no  com- 
peting house  can  excel.  Thej'  occupy  a  four-story  and  basement 
brick  structure,  and  the  stock  carried  embraces  a  full  and  complete 
line  of  mixed  and  dry  paints  of  the  finest  quality,  white  lead,  oils, 
and  varnishes  of  every  description,  and  kindred  painters'  supplies. 
The  business  is  of  a  wholesale  character,  and  a  verj'  extensive  and 
growing  trade  is  done.  This  is  a  live,  honorable,  wide-awake  house, 
and  its  proprietors  have  the  highest  of  standings  in  the  commercial 
comnMiDity. 

SS.  THOMPSON  &  CO.,  Bakers,  No.  149  York  Street  —A  lead- 
ing bakery  in  New  Haven  is  that  of  Messrs.  S.  S.  Thompson 
&  Co.  It  is  the  oldest  in  its  line  in  the  cit3'.  It  was  origin- 
ally established  in  1829  by  Goreham  &  Ives,  who  were  suc- 
ceeded in  1854  by  the  New  Haven  Bakery  Company,  and  in  1869  by 
Twitchell  &  Thompson,  In  1S75  Mr.  Twitchell  died,  and  Mr.  S.  S. 
Thompson  then  became  sole  proprietor.  The  premises  occupied 
comprise  a  spacious  store  55x150  feet  in  area,  also  a  main  three-story 
brick  building  30x80  feet  in  size,  and  a  three-story  bakery  in  the  rear, 
30x70  feet  in  dimensions.  All  the  latest  machinery  and  appliances 
for  mixing,  sifting,  and  kneading  are  in  use.  There  are  eight  brick 
improved  ovens,  and  for  the  past  three  years  Mr.  Thompson  has 
rented  two  extra  ©vens  in  the  adjoining  building.  Thirty  bakers  are 
employed,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of  bread  and  cake.  Only  the 
finest  grades  of  flour  and  other  choice  materials  are  used,  and  the 
bread  and  cake  produced  here  are  unsurpassed  for  quality,  purity 
and  uniform  excellence,  while  the  prices  are  the  lowest  in  the  trade. 
Five  wagons  are  utilized  filling  orders,  and  the  trade  is  steadily  in- 
creasing. Mr.  Thompson  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  a  liberal, 
energetic  business  man  and  a  public-spirited  citizen.  He  is  an  ex- 
alderman,  and  served  on  several  occasions  as  acting  ma3'or.  He  is 
a  prominent  Freemason,  Oddfellow,  Knight  Templar,  Knight  of 
Honor,  and  a  member  of  the  Order  of  United  Workmen. 

LEXANDER  EMERY,  Importer  and  Jobber  of  Teas,  Coffees, 
and  Spices,  Etc.;  Elm  City  Coffee  and  Spice  Mills,  Nos.  29 
and  31  Crown  Street.— This  is  a  representative  and  one  of  the 
most  reliable  houses  in  New  Haven  extensively  engaged  in 


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the  importation  and  wholesale  trade  in  teas,  coffees,  spices,  and 
fancy  groceries.  It  was  established  in  1850  by  George  Steele,  who 
was  succeeded  in  1870  by  Steele  &  Emery,  In  1886  Mr.  Alexander 
Eraerj'  became  sole  proprietor.  The  premises  occupied  comprise 
a  spacious  three-story  brick  and  basement  building.  The  coffee- 
roasting  department  is  supplied  with  the  latest  improved  appliances 
and  machinery,  operated  by  a.  twelve  horse-power  steam  engine. 
Mr.  Emerj'  has  become  noted  for  the  purity,  strength  and  flavor  of 
his  ground  coffee  and  spices.  He  carries  always  a  full  stock  of  fresh 
crop  Oolongs,  Japans.  Gunpowder,  Imperial  Young  Hyson,  English 
breakfast,  and  other  standard  teas.  A  specialty  is  made  of  coffees 
and  spices,  and  in  this  respect  no  house  stands  higher.  He  also 
keeps  constantly  on  hand  full  supplies  of  fancj-  groceries,  baking 
powder,  dried  fruits,  canned  goods,  extracts,  jellies,  mustards,  soaps. 
pickles,  nuts,  olive  oil,  sauces,  tobacco,  cigars,  etc.,  of  the  best 
and  most  reliable  quality.  Mr.  Emery  employs  fifteen  persons.  His 
trade  extends  throughout  New  England,  and  he  is  highly  esteemed 
in  business  circles. 

JWOLCOTT  &  CO  ,  House  and  Sign  Painting,  Graining,  Wood 
Filling,  and  Paper  Hangings.  No.  87  Orange  Street.— The 
paint  and  wall  paper  trade  and  painting  and  paper-hanging 
industry  of  New  Haven  is  conducive  in  no  small  degree  to 
the  industrial  and  commercial  thrift  of  the  community.  Probably 
the  oldest  house  in  this  line  is  tha[  of  Messrs.  J.  Wolcott  &  Co.  It 
has  had  an  uninterrupted  existence  of  upwards  of  a  half  century, 
and  has  long  been  the  leading  house  in  its  line.  It  was  founded  in 
1837  by  Mr.  J.  Wolcott,  who  in  1884  admitted  Mr.  C.  J.  Parnett  to 
partnership.  Both  gentlemen  are  natives  of  the  citj',  and  verj*^ 
popular.  The  firm  occupy  a  store  and  basement,  each  30x60  feet  in 
dimensions  and  appropriately  fitted  up.  The  salesroom  contains  a 
heavy  stock  of  paints,  oils,  varnishes,  brushes,  glass,  etc. ;  also  a 
superior  assortment  of  wall  papers  of  the  newest  patterns  and 
designs.  Employing  from  twenty  to  twenty-five  skilled  mechanics, 
the  firm  execute  house  and  sign  painting,  graining,  wood  filling,  and 
paper  hanging,  and  the  best  of  satisfaction  is  guaranteed  in  all  in- 
stances. 

FRIEND  E.  BROOKS,  Hats,  Trunks  and  Furs,  No.  795  Chapel 
Street,— The  business  of  this  noted  house  was  established  in 
1850  by  Fairchild  &  Beers,  who  were  succeeded  in  1852  by  J. 
N.  Collins,  in  1858  by  Crofut  &  Co.,  and  in  1876  by  Stevens  & 
Brooks.  In  1887  Sir.  F.  E.  Brooks  became  sole  proprietor,  and  his 
trade,  which  is  chiefly  with  the  best  classes  of  society,  now  extends 
throughout  New  Haven  and  its  vicinity.  The  store  is  30x120  feet  iu 
area,  and  behind  this  is  a  large  workshop,  A  well-selected  assort- 
ment of  silk  hats,  derbys,  caps,  fur  goods  uf  every  description,  seal- 
skin sacques,  jackets,  gloves,  also  trunks,  bags,  etc.,  is  displayed. 
Only  the  best  and  most  reliable  goods  are  handled,  and  a  specialty 
is  made  of  storing  furs  iu  moth-proof  chests.  Mr.  Brooks  is  agent 
in  New  Haven  for  Youman's  celebrated  hats.  His  goods  will  com- 
pete favorably  with  those  of  any  contemporary  first-class  house  in 
New  England  either  in  respect  of  quality  or  price.  Mr  Brooks  is  a 
native  of  New  Haven  Co..  is  a  popular  member  of  the  Chamber  of 
Commerce,  and  a  man  of  sound  business  principles  and  integrity. 

THE  NEW  HAVEN  ELECTRIC  COMPANY,  No.  215  George 
Street.— New  Haven  is  undoubtedly  one  of  the  best-lighted 
cities  in  America,  its  people  having  readily  seized  the  oppor- 
tunities the  electric  system  affords  for  the  diffusion  of  light. 
The  New  Haven  Electric  Company  alone  supplies  six  hundred  arc 
lights  and  between  four  thousand  and  five  thousand  incandescent 
lights  throughout  the  city.  In  its  works  at  No.  215  George  Street 
can  be  foimd  several  engines  of  1000  horse-power,  which  run  dyna- 
mos of  great  force.  Ail  the  latest  machinery  and  devices  are  found 
here,  and  the  company-  is  ever  on  the  alert  to  secure  newer  and  more 
efficient  means  in  the  perfection  of  its  already  powerful  plant.  The 
company  employs  seventy-five  men,  and  has  capacious  works, 
60x150  feet  in  extent,  in  the  four-story  brick  building.  The  offices 
of  the  companj'  are  at  the  works.  The  company  was  incorporated 
June,  ISSI.  with  the  following  officers:  F.  A.  Gilbert,  president; 
James  English,  secretary  and  treasurer;  and  Edgar  K.  Parker, 
superintendent.  The  company  supplies  li^ht  to  many  public  build- 
ings, manufactories,  and  stores,  and  is  thoroughly  alive  to  the  best 
interests  of  its  customers. 


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FA.  GATLIN.  Cooperape  Stock;  Office.  No.  225  Water  Street.— 
A  represeututiv©  and  the  most  extensive  house  in  New 
^  Haven  actively  engaged  in  the  wholesale  haudliup  of 
cooperage  stock  is  that  of  Mr.  F.  A.  Catliu,  whose  yards, 
shops,  and  office  are  located  on  the  premises  Nos.  2:i5  and  227  Water 
Street  and  Nos.  SGaud  88  Brewery  Street.  This  business  was  estab- 
lished twenty  years  ajro  by  air.  Catlin,  who  is  a  thoroughly  practical 
exponent  of  this  industry.  The  premises,  which  he  has  owned  and 
occupied  since  18S8,  comprise  a  new  four  story  and  basement  brick 
building:,  3i>xl20  feet  in  dimensions,  and  this  is  equipped  with  an  im- 
mense Morse  pattern  elevator,  and  otherwise  admirably  appointed 
for  the  storaw  of  the  different  lines  of  goods  handled,  and  the  gen- 
eral, advantageous  prosecution  of  the  business.  The  stock  embraces 
hoops,  heading,  bungs,  etc.;  also  barrels  of  every  description,  hogs- 
heads, tierces,  tubs,  kegs,  and  kindred  rf  ceptacles-  prices  being 
quoted  for  the  same  which  defy  successful  competition.  Mr.  Callin 
supplies  packere,  sugar  refiners,  millers,  lime  merchants,  aud  others 
throughout  all  sections  of  the  state.  He  is  a  native  of  ConDecticut. 
an  honorable  and  progressive  business  man,  aud  a  worthy  represen- 
tative of  this  great  staple  industry. 

WILLIAM  A.  SAWYER.  Livery  and  Hack  Stables,  No.  66 
High  Street. — Mr.  Sawyer  founded  this  enterprise  in  1885, 
and  has  since  built  up  a  substantial  patronage.  The  build- 
ing is  two  stories  high.  40x190  feet  in  size.  The  first  tloor 
is  utilized  for  horses  and  carriages,  and  the  second  for  feed,  sleighs, 
etc.  The  stables  are  well  h'ghted  and  ventilated,  and  cleanly  kept, 
and  are  in  charge  of  efficient  grooms  and  stablemen.  Mr.  Sawyer 
owns  twenty-eight  superior  horses,  and  also  boards  several  crack 
animals  belonging  to  gentlemen  in  the  city.  He  has  a  number  of 
first  class  carriages,  coupes,  hacks,  landaus,  victorias,  hansoms, 
buggies,  etc.,  which  can  be  hired  along  with  horses,  night  or  day,  at 
moderate  rates.  Carriages  are  furnished  promptly  for  balls,  enter- 
tainments, theatres,  etc.;  and  calls  made  either  personally  or  by 
telephone  are  given  immediate  attention.  Mr.  Sawyer  employs 
thirty-five  men,  and  is  considered  one  of  the  best  judges  of  horses  in 
the  state,  and  is  highly  popular.    The  telephone  call  of  the  house 

is  No.  ea. 

LINSLEY,  ROOT  &  CO,.  Hardware.  No.  33  Broadway.— One  of 
the  most  prosperous  houses  engaged  in  the  trade  in  general 
hardware  in  this  city 'is  that  of  Messrs.  Linsley,  Root  &  Co., 
which  commands  an  extensive,  first  class  trade.  It  was 
founded  in  1889  by  the  present  proprietors,  and  a  substantial  success 
has  been  achieved.  A  store  and  basement  20x80  feet  in  dimen- 
sions are  occupied,  and  are  admirably  appointed  throughout.  The 
stock  consists  of  a  complete  assortment  of  general  hardware,  wooden 
ware,  baskets,  brushes,  manufacturers'  and  builders'  supplies, 
mechanics'  tools,  carriage  goods,  farming  implements,  paints,  oils, 
glass,  etc.,  ail  of  first  class  quality  and  offered  at  bottom  prices. 


Messrs.  Linsley,  Root  &  Co.  are  progressive  merchants,  who  enjoy 
the  confidence  and  good  will  of  the  entii-e  community. 

FRED.  WATTERSON,  Hats,  Caps,  Etc.,  No.  785  Chapel  Street  — 
This  attractive  and  elegantly  fitted  up  store  was  opened  by  the 
present  proprietor  in  188S,  and  by  clo.se  attention  to  business 
he  has  built  up  a  large  and  increasiug  trade.  The  building  is 
of  brick  and  contains  three  floors  and  basement.  The  salesroom  is 
fitted  with  a  large  aud  extensive  stock  of  hats,  caps,  fui-s.  gloves, 
umbrellas,  trunks,  valises,  bags,  etc.  The  hats  and  caps  displayed 
here  are  of  the  finest  quality  and  are  manufactured  expressly  for 
Mr.  Watterson  by  the  leading  manufacturers.  Every  hat  is  war- 
ranted to  be  of  the  latest  style,  of  the  finest  finish,  of  the  best  ma- 
terial, and  to  be  a  perfect  fit.  A  specialty  is  made  of  silk  hats,  and 
Mr.  Watterson  blocks  your  hat  while  you  wait.  He  is  a  native  of 
Canada,  and  has  resided  in  New  Haven  since  187G.  Mr.  Watterson  is 
a  prominent  Freemason  and  is  highly  respected  for  his  many  excel- 
lent qualities  and  strict  integrity. 


NEHRLICH,  Dealer  in  Furniture  and  Stoves,  No. 
Avenue.— This  well  known  furniture,  carpet,  oil-cloth,  bed- 
ding and  stove  warehouse  is  commodious,  handsomely 
fitted  up,  and  the  stock  displayed  is  one  of  the  best  selected 
and  most  complete  in  the  city.  Mr.  Ehrlich  is  a  native  of  Russia, 
and  is  a  thoroughgoing,  progressive  merchant  of  rare  business  tact 
and  executive  ability.  In  1881  he  came  to  New  Haven,  and  three 
years  later  established  himself  in  business.  In  1888  he  removed  to 
his  present  eligible  premises.  Mr.  Ehrlich  is  a  keen  business  man, 
aud  by  his  able  and  equitable  business  methods  has  secured  a  large 
and  substantial  patronage.  He  carries  an  extensive  stock  of  fur- 
niture, stoves,  ranges,  heaters,  and  house-furnishing  goods  of  every 
description,  all  of  which  he  offers  at  the  lowest  prices.  Mr.  Ehrlich 
is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Independent  Order  of  the  Sons  of 
Judah,  and  an  honorable,  intelligent  business  man, 

WILLIA'.l  H.  COUCH,  Dealer  in  Saddlery  Hardware,  Nos.  55 
and  57  Orange  Sti-eet.— Among  the  prominent  well  known 
dealers  in  saddlery  hardware  in  the  city  there  is  probably 
none  so  well  k?iown  as  Mr.  William  H.  Couch.  The  busi- 
ness he  is  now  conducting  with  such  marked  success  was  originated 
in  1872  by  Kelsey  &  Couch,  but  since  1S86  it  has  been  under  his  sole 
control  and  ownership.  Many  Improvements  have  been  made  by 
Mr.  Couch  in  the  premises,  and  the  stock  increased  and  the  business 
extended.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  basement  and  two 
floors,  each  25x2rK)  feet  in  area.  Everj'thing  in  the  way  of  saddlery 
hardware  is  carried  in  stock,  also  harness  leather,  horse  clothing 
and  turf  goods  in  all  grades  and  qualities.  From  five  to  seven  as- 
sistants are  employed.  3Ir.  Couch  sustains  a  high  reputation,  and 
is  a  Uberal,  pubUc  spirited  citizen. 


Meriden  Britannia  Co., 

MERIDEN,    CONN. 

GOI^D  AND  SII^VER  PUTE. 


No.  891. -SATIN  ENGRAVED  COFFEE  SET. 

NEW    YORK, 


CHICAGO,  ^^"^"      xwx...,  g^^  FRANCISCO, 

HAMILTON,  ONT,       LONDON,  ENGLAND,         p^j^^^    FRANCE. 


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Meriden. 


JCUFYING  a  natural  amphitheatre  among  the  surroiinding  hills,  midway  between  the  cities  of 
Hartford  and  New  Haven,  nestles  manufacturing  Meriden,  proud  of  her  past,  looking  with  coti- 
tidence  to  her  future, — to-day  one  of  the  most  progressive,  go-ahead  cities  of  the  state.  The  story 
of  lier  progress,  industries,  and  resources  is,  in  fact,  of  interest  to  all  to  whom  the  activities  and 
gains  of  business  are  a  necessity  or  have  a  charm.  The  growth  and  development  of  this  entire 
section  of  our  country  has  been  sometliing  phenomenal,  Meriden  standing  out  in  bold  relief  as  but  one  among 
the  many  instances  of  progressive  enterprise  which  have  marked  the  onward  course  of  the  commonwealth  of 
Connecticut.  The  ground  on  which  the  city  now  stands  was  a  little  over  fifty  years  ago  an  insignificant  farm ! 
The  comparison  to-day  is  bewildering,  and  a  fitting  commentary  on  the  skill,  financial  ability,  and  enterprise  of 
her  people.  To-day  the  farm-house  has  given  place  to  the  factory,  the  plough  and  harrow  to  the  ponderous 
steam-hammer,  and  in  every  direction  lines  of  railroad  are  seen  threading  their  course  to  carry  the  fruits  of 
manufacturing  industry  to  a  ready  market.  Telegraph  lines  facilitate  communication,  and  over  all  religion 
spreads  her  peaceful  mantle,  education  sheds  her  cheerinfr  light,  and  a  popular  government  secures  for  all 
equal  rights. 

HISTORICAL. 

In  view  of  the  tender  age  of  Meriden,  when,  as  has  been  stated,  some  fifty  years  ago  her  site  was  a  mere 
farm,  such  as  pertains  to  her  history  may  be  summed  up  in  a  few  words.  Meriden  was  originally  a  society  in 
the  town  of  Wallingford,  and  was  incorporated  as  a  town  in  1806.  The  society  was  formed  in  1725.  Accord- 
ing to  Dr.  Dana's  Century  Sermon,  "  It  consisted  at  first  of  between  30  and  40  families.  They  had  preaching 
only  in  the  winter  season  for  the  first  three  years,  and  met  in  a  jirivate  house  two  winters.  Their  first  meeting- 
house was  built  in  172".  The  Rev.  Thcophilus  Hall  went  to  preach  to  them  in  December,  1828.  The  next  year 
a  churcii  was  gathered,  and  Mr.  Hall  vins  ordained  their  pastor.  Their  second  meeting-house  was  built  in  175.5. 
Mr.  Hall  died  there  in  1767,  in  the  sixtieth  year  of  his  age  and  thirty-eighth  of  his  ministry.  He  was  mnch 
esteemed  as  a  preacher  of  great  firmness  and  stability,  and  a  zealous  advocate  for  civil  and  religious  liberty." 

TOPOGRAPHICAL. 

Meriden  is  bounded  on  the  north  by  Berlin,  east  by  Middletown,  south  by  \\'allingford,  and  west  by 
Cheshire  and  Southington.  Its  average  length  from  east  to  west  is  five  miles,  and  its  average  breadth  four  and 
one  half  miles.  The  township  is  hilly,  and  some  sections  of  it  are  mountainous.  The  Middletown  and  Walling- 
ford range  of  mountains  or  hills  passes  through  the  eastern  border  of  the  town.  Of  this  range  Mount  Lamenta- 
tion, which  is  in  the  northeastern  part  of  the  township,  is  the  most  elevated.  The  soil  in  the  town  is  a  gravelly 
and  sandy  loam,  and  is  considerably  fertile,  producing  grass,  grain,  etc.  The  Quinnipiac  river  passes  through 
the  southwestern  part  of  the  town,  and  several  of  its  branches  run  through  the  interior. 

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INDUSTRIAL. 

It  is  an  admitted  fact  that  the  true  foundation  of  a  city's  prosperity  is  its  manufacturing  industries.  A 
prosperity  based  exclusively  upon  a  commercial  foundation  must  necessarily  be  ephemeral.  A  city  which,  for 
instance,  depends  upon  any  one  or  more  of  the  great  agricultural  staples  for  support,  for  business,  and  for  growth, 
is  liable  to  become  paralyzed  in  her  energies  and  interests,  not  only  by  failure  in  the  production  of  such  staples, 
but  from  their  diversion  to  other  points  whose  eligibility  gives  them  the  advantage  and  preference  as  markets. 
Such  also  are  the  fluctuations  in  prices  of  articles  of  produce  that  no  certainty  of  successful  operations  can  be 
relied  on,  and  when  uncertain,  feverish,  and  exciting  speculation  underlies  the  business  of  any  community,  there 
is  no  guarantee  of  permanent  and  stable  prosperity  and  substantial  growth ;  whereas,  where  manufacturing  is 


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earned  on  succtssfullv  tl  i  i'.  tc  ih,li(  ilthy,  and  substantial  growth 
Illnstiations  of  this  tiuth  are  abundant  thioughout  Connecticut,  and 
Meriden  unquestionably  owes  lier  importance,  both  present  and  future, 
to  her  manufacturing  industries.  Managed  by  upwards  of  fifty  different  companies  and  firms,  Meriden  is  turning 
out  huge  quantities  of  piano  and  organ  Iveys,  organs,  combs,  liouse-trimminffs,  shirts,  hardware,  lamps,  steel  pens, 
cutlery,  and  britannia  and  plated  ware.  The  chief  of  these  is  the  Meriden  Britannia  Company,  whose  main 
building,  466  X  40,  may  be  seen  close  to  the  track  on  the  right,  near  the  railroad  station.  The  Company  has 
three  more  large  shops,  and  in  them  employs  a  force  of  some  five  hundred  men.  The  basis  of  the  manufacture 
of  the  Meriden  Britannia  Company  is  nickel,  albata,  and  white  metaF.  Upon  these  substances  the  electro-plat- 
ing is  done  by  a  process  which  gives  a  silver  or  gold  finish,  as  the  case  may  be,  of  the  mo.st  enduring 
character. 


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COMMERCIAL. 

Meriden  is  fast  becoming  the  centre  of  a  large  and  important  local  trade,  being  located  in  the  midst  of  a 
large  agricultural  district,  of  which  it  is  the  leading  source  of  supply  for  many  important  lines  of  trade.  Its 
business  houses  are  conducted  by  some  of  the  best-known  and  most  influential  citizens  of  Meriden,  who  are 
energetic,  wide-awake,  and  enterprising  in  securing  supplies  in  their  trade,  and  are  important  factors  in  building 
up  the  name  and  fame  of  Meriden  as  an  important  trade  centre.  This  condition  of  affairs  gives  every  assurance 
of  steady,  substantial  growth  and  permanent  prosperity. 

FINANCIAL. 
With  such  diverse  and  important  interests  within  her  midst  it  may  rightly  be  inferred  that  ample  banking 
facilities  are  not  lacking  in  Meriden.     There  are\hrce  national  banks  and  two  savings  banks,  as  follows:  First 
National  Bank  (capital  ^500,000),  Home    National   Bank   (capital  $600,000),  Meriden  National  Bank  (capital 
i!:?00,000).     The  savings  institutions  are  the  City  Savings  Bank  and  ileriden  Savings  Bank. 

EDUCATIONAL. 
The  schools  of  Meriden  have  ever  been  regarded  as  among  the  best  in  the  comnionwealtli  of  Connecticut. 
They  are  very  numerous,  and  we  may  safely  -say  that  up  to  the  entrance  of  the  university  it  is  needless  for  any 
parent  of  Meriden  to  seek  training  for  his  sons  or  daughters  elsewhere  than  in  the  public  schools.  What  they 
may  lack  it  is  the  purpose  of  the  city  to  furnish,  what  they  may  do  it  is  its  purpose  to  do  excellently,  while  in 
the  breadth  and  extent  of  their  instruction  it  is  its  ambition  to  have  thera  unexcelled,  for  it  believes  the  public 
sciiool  to  be  the  most  powerful  social  factor  in  promoting  its  own  material,  moral,  and  intellectual  well-being, 
and  in  magnifying  and  ennobling  the  gift  of  citizenship.  There  are  thirteen  district  schools  in  Meriden,  which 
are  supplemented  l^v  the  St.  Rose  Catholic  School  and  the  Convent  of  Mercy  ;  here  also  is  located  the  celebrated 
State  Reform  School,  one  of  the  best  Mgulated  reformatorial  institutions  of  its  type  in  the  country. 

ECCLESIASTICAL, 

In  all  of  New  England's  cities  it  will  be  noted  that  one  of  the  tirst  jj-jblic  enterprises  was  to  found  a 
place  of  public  worship  in  their  midst.  Their  descendants  have  been  equally  mindful  of  providing  adequately 
for  the  community  tlie  facilities  for  religious  exercise.  Meriden  has  some  thirteen  churches,  belonging  to  the 
various  denominations,  and  many  of  these  edifices  arc  fine,  substantial  structures,  and  splendid  specimens  of  a 
high  order  of  ecclesiastical  architecture. 

MUNICIPAL. 

The  government  is  vested  in  a  Mayor,  Board  of  Aldermen,  Board  of  Councilmen,  and  Coniuiitt^e  of 
the  Common  Council;  the  city  being  divided  into  four  wards,  each  furnishing  two  Aldermen  and  four  Coun- 
cilmen as  their  respective  representatives.  Ordinances  must  be  concurred  in  by  both  branches  of  the  council, 
and  are  then  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  M.ayor.  The  police  are  appointed  and  removable  by  the  Mavor, 
subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Common  Council,  and  with  the  condition  that  the  ward  constables  elect  shall  be 
included  among  the  appointees.  The  experiment  of  non-partisanship  in  the  School  Board  and  Fire  Depart- 
ment has  greatly  commended  the  introduction  of  that  element  into  the  entire  administration  of  municipal 
affairs ;  and  one  of  the  subjects  now  attracting  the  attention  of  business  men,  property-holders,  and  substantial 
citizens  generally,  is  whether  the  moral  and  material  interests  of  the  city  would  not  be  greatly  enhanced  by  the 
organization  of  a  movement  to  elect  and  conduct  the  entire  administration  of  municipal  affairs  on  a  purely  non- 
partisan basis ;  and  witliout  regard  to  any  of  the  political  distinctions  prevailing  in  county,  state,  or  federal 
affairs.  Besides  the  Mayor,  who  has  jurisdiction  to  summarily  commit  a  class  of  petty  offenders,  there  are 
likewise  seventeen  Justices  of  the  Peace. 

SOCIAL. 

In  the  amusements  of  the  people  and  the  means  for  recreation  Meriden  is  a  city  of  great  attractions.  For 
despite  the  ascetic  temperament  of  the  Puritan  founders  of  this  section  of  the  country,  his  descendant  of  a 
younger  generation  is  bv  no  means  inclined  to  pin  his  faith  on  the  system  of  "  all  work  and  no  play  ;"  nor,  as 
has  been  invidiously  ascribed  to  the  founders  of  the  Puritan  colony,  simply  "to  worship  God  in  liis  own  way 
and  find  fault  with  other  peoples'."  To-day  the  New  Enii'lander  is  essentially  an  amusement-loving  and  amusc- 
ment-cnjoving  individual,  and   in  consequence    Meriden   is  well   urovidcd  with   places   where  licr   hard-workina' 


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citizens  can  obtain  rest  and  enjoyment  when  tlie  labors  of  tlio  day  are  over.  Foremost  among  these  are  the 
various  social  societies  and  clubs,  prominent  among  which  rant  the  Musical  Association,  Charlotte  Cushmaii 
Dramatic  Society,  Meriden  Rifle  Club,  and  numerous  other  coteries  which  tend  to  make  up  the  complement  of 
Meriden's  social  and  recreationary  attractions. 

RESIDENTIAL. 
As  a  place  of   residence   aiso   Meriden  has   many  attractions.     The    location    is    a  deliohtful    one.  atiu  its 


eligibility  in  this  regard  has  had  much  to  do  with  the  development  of  its  resources.  The  sanitary  condition  of 
the  city  is  in  the  highest  degree  croditable,  and  as  a  result  the  death-rate  is  low.  Rents  are  reasonable  and  the 
savings  banks  furnish  the  means  for  the  easy  acquisition  of  homes,  and  it  has  been  aptly  remarked  by  a  fluent 
writer  on  this  subject:  "To  the  hard-worked  man  nothing  affords  greater  relief,  gives  greater  strength  for  the 
daily  struggle,  than  the  ability  in  one  moment  to  turn  his  back  upon  the  din  and  turmoil  and  dust  and  con- 
fusion,— the  inevitable  concomitant  of  busy  quarters, — and  from  his  hill-side  cottage  breathe  the  pure  air  of 
heaven,  with  one  of  the  most  perfect  of  earth's  pictures  stretched  before  his  eye."  Meriden  again  unites  the 
benefits  of  town  and  country.  Her  population  (some  20,000)  being  considerable,  is  suited  for  social  intercourse, 
and  for  all  the  purposes  of  the  concentration  of  mankind  in  towns.  But  it  is  not  to  natural  advantages  alone 
that  Meriden  owes  her  popularity.     Religion,  the  recognition   of  God  as  an  object   of   worship,  love,  and    obe- 


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•«iience,  the  corner-stone  on  which  our  civilization  rests,  calling  out  as  it  does  the  best  that  is  in  us,  must  occupy 
ji  i)lace  in  every  man's  thoughts.  Whatever  form  of  Christian  belief  one  may  hold,  lie  can  bo  reasonably  sure 
-of  finding  some  of  his  household  of  faith  established  in  this  city,  ready  to  welcome  him  into  kindly  sympathy. 
Again,  tiic. opportunities  for  echication  arc  admittedly  ample  in  every  New  England  city;  but  here  in  Mcriden 
especially  admirable  educational  advantages  arc  afforded  for  both  sexes  and  for  all  ages.  Her  people  arc 
literary,  refined,  and  cultured ;  her  broad  streets  teem  with  the  life  of  trade,  and  on  every  hand  are  the  evidences 
of  wealth,  contentment,  and  lu.\ury.  She  is  a  thoroughly  metropolitan  city,  under  excellent  government,  witli 
im  efficient  police  force,  a  well-trained  fire  department,  and  everything  necessary  for  an  orderly  maintenance  of 
the  peace.  With  her  large  and  increasing  population,  her  populous  surrounding  country,  her  business,  both 
•wholesale  and  retail,  and  her  many  advantages,  hero  briefly  pointed  out,  Meriden  affords  a  splendid  field  for 
tlie  capitalist  and  tlio  manufacturer  in  which  to  locate  as  a  base  of  operations  for  every  channel  of  trade,  offer- 
ing the  most  brilliant  prospects  for  tlie  future  to  the  investor,  and  affording  in  her  educational,  moral,  social 
:iiid  sanitary  advantages  an  eminently  desinible  place  for  residence. 


In  the  series  of  descriptive  articles  which  follow,  wc  have  endeavored  to  make  concise  and  appropriate 
mention  of  the  well-established,  important,  and  deserving  mercantile  and  manufacturing  houses  of  Meriden, 
feelinjr  that  so  much  of  recognition  is  due  to  those  whose  industry,  energy,  and  capital  are  enlisted  in  building 
up  the  city's  material  interests,  and  developing  and  maintaining  lier  commercial  supremacy.  Only  those  estab- 
lishments whose  reputations  are  above  suspicion  have  been  mentioned,  and  if  the  list  is  incomplete  it  is  not 
because  of  any  bias  on  the  part  of  editors  or  publishers. 


THE  H.  WALES  LINES  COMPANY,  Mason  Builders  and  Con- 
tractors, H  Wales  Lines,  President;  F.  L.  Hamilton,  Secretary. 
No.  8  Perkins  Street. — The  numerous  large,  prominent  and 
handsome  buildingrs  erected  during  the  last  few  years  in 
Meriden  and  its  vicinity  have  done  much  towards  advancing  the 
building  and  contracting  industry  to  its  present  prosperous  con- 
<lition.  No  better  illustration  of  the  facilities  of  this  important 
business  can  be  had  in  this  city,  thau  by  reference  to  the  repre- 
sentative and  reliable  concern  known  as  The  H.  Wales  Lines  Com- 
pany, mason  builders  and  contractors,  whose  office  is  located  at 
No.  8  Perkins  Street.  ThLs  business  was  established  in  IHM  by 
Perkins  and  Lines,  who  were  succeeded  by  H.  Wales  Lines  &  Co. 
In  IS,***  the  FI.  Wales  Lines  Company  was  incorporated  with  ample 
capital,  and  its  trade  now  extends  throughout  all  sections  of 
the  city  and  State.  The  following  gentlemen,  who  are  widely 
known  and  highly  estvemed  in  3Ieriden's  business  circles  for  their 
enterprise  and  integrity,  are  the  officers  and  directors,  viz.,  H.  Wales 
Lines,  president  and  treasurer;  H.  E.  Fairchild,  vice  president;  F. 
L.  Hamilton,  secretary;  directors— H.  Wales  Lines.  H.  E.  Fairciiild. 
F.L.  Haniiltonand  L.  A.  Miller.  Theconipany  employ  several  hundred 
men  on  its  contracts,and  have  erected  some  of  the  finest  buil  lings  in  the 
■city,  giving  entire  satisfaction  to  patrons.  They  closely  follow  speci- 
fications, and  execute  work  that  is  unsiu-passed  for  finish,  reliability 
and  uniform  excellence.  The  c^mpany  also  deal  in  mason  build- 
ing materials,  marble  and  granite,  tire  brick,  furnace  linings,  vitri- 
fied sewer  and  drain  pipe,  and  construct  bluestone  and  rock  aspljalt 
pavement  Orders  are  carefully  filled  at  the  lowest  possible  prices, 
and  estimates  are  promptly  furnished  for  all  kinds  of  mason  work. 
Mr.  H.  Wales  Lines  is  also  president  of  the  Meriden  Machine  Tool 
Company  and  of  the  Meriden  Lumber  Company.  He  is  one  of  our 
public  spiritetl  and  influential  citizens,  and  presided  at  the  reception 
to  the  Pan-American  delegates  and  was  mayor  of  Meriden  from  18T.S 
to  la-fO. 

HOJIE  NATIONAL  BANK  No.  18  Colony  Street.  —  Meriden 
may  with  propriety  be  congratulated  upon  the  conservative 
p<3licy  and  marked  prosperity  and  influence  of  her  banks. 
No  financial  corporations  in  the  State  have  a  more  enviable 
record  than  those  of  this  city,  aui^representative  among  the  number 
is  the  Home  National  Bank  of  Meriden.  eligibly  located  at  No.  18 
Colony  Street.  This  bank  was  duly  organized  in  18.55  as  the  Home 
Bank  of  Meriden,  and  in  180.5  as  the  Home  National  Bank  of  Meriden, 
and  is  to-day  one  of  the  most  vigorous  exponents  of  the  soundest 
principles  governing  banking  and  finance.  The  paid  up  capital  nf 
the  Home  National  Bank  is  SliOO.OiiO,  which  has  been  further  aug- 
mented by  a  surplus  and  undivided  profits  of  Sl"5.000.  It  is  ably 
officered,  and  its  board  of  directors  is  composed  of  gentlemen  more 
than  usually  prominent  in  financial  circles  and  who  are  a-s  follow  : 


Geo.  R.  Curtis,  Tieasurer  Meriden  Britannia  Company;  Walter 
Hubbard,  President  Bradley  &  Hubbard  Mfg.  Co.;  Edward  Miller, 
President  Edward  Miller  &  Co.;  A.  L.  Collins,  President  Meriden  Cut- 
lery Company;  Geo.  W.  Lyon,  President  Meriden  Malleable  Iron 
Company;  Samuel  Dodd,  Treasurer  Wilcox  Silver  Plate  Company; 
E.  J.  Doolittle,  Manufacturer;  A.  Chamberlain,  President,  also 
President  Meriden  Fire  Insurance  Company;  J.  S.  Norton,  Jr., 
Cashier.  The  hank  transacts  a  general  business;  its  lines  of  dis- 
count cover  the  best  classes  of  commercial  paper;  its  loans  are  judi- 
ciously made  on  approved  collateral,  and  at  the  same  time  it  gives  close 
attention  to  collections,  drafts,  etc.  The  bank  has  always  paid  good 
dividendsto  stockholders, without  venturing  upon  hazardous  business 
in  order  to  realize  profits.  It  likewise  utilizes  evei-y  modern  system 
which  in  any  way  tends  to  benefit  or  improve  finaucial  transactions, 
and  extends  to  customers  every  possible  facility  and  convenience. 

FOSTER,  MERRTAM  &  CO  ,  Hardware;  Geo  C.  Merriam.  Sec- 
retary and  Treasurer.— The  company  doing  business  under 
the  style  of  Foster,  Merriam  &  Co.  is  one  of  the  oldest  manu- 
facturing concerns  in  this  part  of  the  State.  It  was  founded 
in  1835,  just  about  fifty-five  years  ago.  The  business  was  established 
by  Albert  Foster,  John  Sutliff,  Nelson  Merriam,  and  Asaph  Merriam, 
who  carried  on  the  atfaii-s  of  the  concern  till  it  was  incorporated 
in  the  year  1866.  Mr.  Nelson  Merriam  died  in  1880,  and  Mr.  Foster 
two  years  later.  In  the  course  of  its  career  the  corporation  de- 
veloped extraordinary  success,  and  increased  accommodations  had 
to  be  made  to  meet  the  ever  pressing  demands.  Its  line  oC  manu- 
factures are  various  and  include  cabinet  hardware,  casters,  drawer 
pulls,  escutcheons,  toilet  screws,  hat  and  coat  hooks,  hall  stand  pins, 
mirror  brackets,  candle  brackets,  chair  and  stool  screws,  furniture 
fenders,  etc..  It  is  obvious  that  in  this  business  the  company  has 
been  fully  alive  to  all  the  demands  which  modern  artistic  (aste  has 
nade,  and  the  product  of  this  factory  will  bear  favorable  compari- 
son with  that  of  any  other  in  the  United  States:  and  that,  in  thi,-i  line 
of  business,  is  equvalent  to  saying,  in  the  world.  The  works  of  the 
company  are  of  enormous  extent,  and  they  employ  2.50  workmen. 
The  factory  consists  of  a  series  of  brick  and  frame  buildings,  one  to 
five  stories  high,  covering  an  area  of  100x400  feet,  and  all  in  close 
proximity  to  the  line  of  the  New  York,  New  Haven  .St  Hartford 
Railroad,  so  that  the  facilities  for  shipment  are  of  the  highest  order 
The  present  oftlcers  are  John  Sutlifl',  president;  Mr.  James  R.  Sut- 
lifr.  vice-president;  Geore5  C.  Merriam.  secretary  and  trea.surer 
The  latter  gentleman  is  the  son  of  the  original  founder  of  the  con- 
cern. The  goods  of  the  company  find  a  market  all  over  the  United 
States,  and  a  large  export  trade  is  also  done.  Their  agencies  are 
far  reaching,  and  are  in  the  hands  of  energetic  business  men.  The 
reputation  of  Foster.  Merriam  &  Co.  is  first  in  their  speci.il  line. 


154 


MERIDEN 


Wi^mt 


lecrelarjand  O    4%  ij  |l   -..JJ'^^^'^ ,.  A    1" 


riLCOX    &    WHITE    ORG 
PANY;  J.  H.  White, 
Treasurer.— Oue  of   the 
,  ventions  of  the  age  is 

matic  Symphony,    or    Self-playi 
As  the  multitude  knows,  the  finished  musician 
is  rare  even  in  this  refined  age  ;    there  are 
hut  few  who  can  utilize  to»the  full  extent  the 
powers  of,  and  charmiiis  variations  possible 
on,  the  piano  oi  organ,  while  the  average  man 
or  woman  has  little  oi    lo  pi  u  tical  musical  skill  and  kn  ^^  ledge 
is  thus  an  invention  of    the    m  st  \\\\  spi   ad  usefuli    ss  tliat 
embodied     in     the     famous        Pueum  tn,     bjuiphinj  oigaui 

as  manufactured 
by  the  Wilcox 
&  White  Organ 
Company  of  this 
city.  The  com- 
pany was  duly 
incorporated  in 
1877,  and  has 
had  a  great  and 
deserved  success, 
and  one  that  re 
fleets  the  high 
est  credit  upon 
the  officers.  The 
lamented  decease 
of  the  president, 
Mr.  H.  C.  Wilcox, 
occurred  in  Au- 
gust. 1S90,  but 
the  company  will 
continue  as  be- 
fore under  the 
exc  e  p  t  i  o  n  a  1 1  y 
able  guidance  of 
the  secretary  and 
treasurer,  Mr.  J. 
H.  White,  and  of 
Mr.  H.  K.  White, 
the  manufactur- 
ing superinten- 
dent, who  has  de- 
voted years  ti> 
the  development 
and  perfection  "f 
this  ti-uly  wonder- 
ful instrument. 
The  company  is 
one  of  the  mi>sl 
valued  of  Uleri- 
den's  indusrri:il 
corporations,  ami 
has  an  immense 
establish mt  nt  , 
covering  an  an-a 
of  two  acres.  Tin- 
factories  are  of 
brick,    four    and 


stnnnents  m  one 


height,  fully  equipjied  with  the- 
latest  improved  machiner}'  and  appliances, 
tm  i)y  steam  power,  and  ai*e  without  excep- 
the  finest  organized  and  most  peifectly 
fitted  up  organ  factory  in  the  United  States, 
ompany  employs  upwards  of  200  hands 
in  the  various  departments,  and  is  driven  to 
its  full  capacity  to  supply  the  growing  demand 
for  these  unrivalled  instruments.  The  Wilcox 
&  \\  hite  Self  plaj  mg  Organs  are  really  two  in- 
Thej  hav  full  sets  of  the  most  powerful  reeds, 
nil  Ipte  k  \bmrl  Utachel  '^n  that  the  performer  has  the 
01}, an  facilities  Theie  iie  tnll  sits  of  stops,  with  which 
the  most  compli- 
cated gradations 
of  expression  can 
be  introduced  in 
the  music.  In 
addition  and 
above  and  beyond 
all  other  makes 
is  the  Pneumatic 
Symphony,  by 
means  of  which 
everybody,  no 
matter  if  utterly 
ignorant  of  music 
can  perform  the 
most  difficult 
pieces,  fast  or 
slow,  in  the  most 
perfect  and  able 
manner  by  simp- 
ly working  the 
blow  peda's.  The 
music  rolls  out. 
rich,  soft,  and 
sweet,  and  is  a 
surprise  and  a 
perpetual  source 
"f  delight  and 
l".'nefitt<.all.  Tlie 
intomatic  music 
<  .in  he  readily  ad- 
justed even  by  a 
child,  while  the 
po\\ei  IS  greater, 
expression  and 
effects  produced 
fai  more  satis- 
factf-y  ihan  on 
'in\  legidar  or- 
^an  Thus  the 
A\ilcov  &  White 
organ  Is  a  neces- 
sity in  every 
home  in  the  land  ; 
they  are  invalu- 
able in  schools, 
colleges,         ball 


MERIDEN 


155 


rooms,  loilpe  rooms,  and  churches,  enabling  nny  one  to  conduct 
ihe  or^jan  part  of  the  most  difflcjilt  service.  To  the  accom- 
pUshed  performer  this  pneumatic  orRau  affords  the  most 
wonderful  enlargement  of  power,  as  he  can  automatically  play 
the  piece,  while  using  the  keyboard  to  bring  out  the  most  com- 
plicated variations.  The  company  has  an  inimense  library  of  sacred, 
classical,  operatic,  and  popular  music  to  select  from,  and  is  con- 
stantly adding  to  same.  Its  instruments  are  beautiful  and  ornate  in 
appearance,  finished  in  the  most  elaborate  manmr,  having  twenty 
or  more  stops,  and  with  numerous  sets  of  reeds,  all  at  the  command 
of  the  operator,  so  that  the  volume  and  effect  of  the  music  is  or- 
chestral. In  addition  Ihe  company  manufacture  all  classes  of  or- 
gans for  church,  chapel,  school,  or  home  use,  having  an  actual  de- 
mand at  all  times,  taxing  their  factory  to  the  utmost  capacity.  As 
their  endeavor  always  has  been  to  give  the  very  best  article  in  qual- 
ity and  style  that  it  is  possible  to  produce  with  skilled  labor  and 
perfect  facilities— and  their  rapidly  increasing  business  attests  that 
this  is  the  true  policy,  and  the  only  one  resulting  in  mutual  satis- 
faction—they  therefore  pledge  themselves  to  the  continuation  of  it. 
They  have  agencies  in  all  the  principal  cities  and  towns  of  the 
United  States  as  well  as  foreign  countries,  aud  under  the  skilled  and 
judicious  management  of  the  Messrs^  White  the  company  has 
achieved  the  great  success  of  the  age  in  musical  instruments,  and 
its  factory  is  one  of  Meridens  most  valued  and  beneficial  industries. 
An  invitation  is  extended  to  any  and  all  to  visit  this  model  estab- 
lishment, whether  thej*  desire  to  purchase  or  not,  and  all  are  wel- 
come. 

THE  CELEBRATEdToCHESTER  LAMP. 

ITS  PLACE  OF  MANUFACTURE. 


No.  3801. 

In  nothing  is  this  age  more  re- 
markable than  in  the  adaptation  of 
art  to  the  common  things  of  life. 
Formerly  a  lamp  was  made  to  give 
light,  and  this  first  principle  was 
attained  more  or  less  effectively, 
without  the  slightest  regard  to  the 
secondary  but  hardly  less  important 
fact  that  these  useful  instruments 
might  be  models  of  beauty  as  well  as  of 
Xo.  -J,'!.-  Piano  Lamp.  utility.  To  this  desirable  end  Edward 
Miller  &  Co.  of  Merideu,  have  contributed  effectively,  the  lamps 
made  at  the  factory  of  this  company  being  especially  not^d  for 
their  beauty  of  form  and  artistic  decoration.  That  lamp  pictured 
on  their  trade  card  (a  handsome  piece  of  art  itself),  the  *'  Roch- 
ester." is  one  that  will  attract  the  eye  of  the  artist  instanter, 
and  shows  better  than  a  volume  of  writing  could  tell  the  height 
to  which  the  culture  in  common  things  of  life  has  reached.  It 
is  especially  fitting  to  note  this,  because  the  sneer  of  the  utilita- 
rian hasl'Wig  since  lost  its  point.  Nothing  is  today  more  practical 
than  sentiment,  the  art  of  adorning  conmion  things  of  the  house- 
hold. If  any  doubt,  the  fact  that  Edward  Miller  &  Co,  employ  7.50 
men  in  the  production  of  these  goods  would  satisfy  even  Gradgrind 
himself  that  there  is  an  intensely  practical  side  to  it.  In  1884  there 
were  some  central  draught  lamps  on  the  market,  but  they  were 


fitful  in  rtame  and  unsafe.  Edward  Miller  &  Co.  took  the  matter  in 
hand,  and  produced  after  great  labor  in  experimenting  the  celebrated 
"Rochester  Lamp,"  which  at  once  witli  phenomenal  success 
won  its  way  into  every  home,  ntjt  only  by  the  enterprising  push 
of  the  company,  but  by  its  elegance  of  innnufactnre,  its  sim- 
plicity of  construction,  and  its  welcome  and  perfect  light.  The 
Edward  Miller  Company  was  established  in  18+i,  and  incor- 
porated in  I8()(),  with  a  capital  of  $250,000.  Its  ofiHceis  are  Ed- 
ward Miller,  as  president,  and  Edward  Miller,  Jr.,  as  secretary 
and  treasurer;  Benjamin  C.  Kennard,  assistant  treasurer.  The 
business  of  the  company  lias  steadily  grown,  necessitating  a  fi-equeiit 
enlargement  of  the  buildings  At  present  they  consist  of  an  elegant 
five-story  brick  block  (the  main  building)  50x300  feet  in  dimensions, 
with  other  buildings  adjoining,  covering  a  large  area  in  the  endeavor 
to  find  elbow  room  for  the  ever  increasing  business  of  the  company, 
T*ie  trade  of  the  firm  covers  a  wide  area,  antl  makes  the  whole  of 
the  American  continent  tiibutary  to  it^  far-reacliing  influence.  All 
over  the  United  States  it  has  extended,  and,  reaching  out  yet 
further,  it  has  established  itself  in  South  America,  where  a  resident 
finds  ample  occupation  and  plenty  of  business  in  the  Argentine  Re- 
public. The  same  is  true  of  Australia.  In  like  manner  Europe, 
Asia,  and  "the  islands  of  the  sea  "  find  the  business  of  this  firm  in 
the  lead  of  its  line,  competing  on  more  than  equal  terms  with  the 
best  that  the  Old  World  can  offer.  Mr.  Miller  was  the  first  man  to 
make  kerosene  burners  and  to  take  advantage  of  the  adaptability 
of  petroleum  products,  and  the  factory  turns  out  .yearly  an  immense 
product  of  burners,  from  the  cheapest  old  style  to  the  heavy  Duplex 
Burner  and  the  far  famed  Niagara,  a  central  draft  burner  equalling 
in  intensity  of  light  that  of  the  famous  Rochester  Lamp  itself.  lu 
connection  with  their  burner  business  has  grown  up  a  remarkable 
trade  in  all  kinds  of  chandeliers,  library  lamps,  piano  laihps,  brack- 
ets, onyx  top  tables,  study  lamps— in  shoit,  in  every  branch  con- 
nected materially  therewith.  A  feature  of  the  company's  manufac- 
tiu'e  deserves  more  than  a  passing  mention  here.  It  is  that  of  metal 
and  decorated  cigar  lighters,  embodied  in  a  large  vai-iety  of  pleas- 
ing forms,  from  the  quaint  aud  curious  only  to  the  artistic  and 
graceful  ideas  of  form  and  beauty  of  material  and  construction. 
The  diversity  in  stjMe  can  be  inferred,  in  some  degree,  by  the  fact 
that  the  illustrated  catalogue  of  these  specialties  alone  contains  up- 
wards of  150  different  styles,  prices  to  correspond,  yet  so  low  that  no 
cigar  store  is  too  poor  or  need  lack  taste  in  this  little  detail.  Mr.  Ed- 
ward Miller,  the  enterprising  president  of  this  company,  occupies  a 
leading  position  in  the  busy  and  thriving  city  of  Meriden.  In  addi- 
tion to  the  onerous  duties  of  president  of  the  noble  enterprise  which 
bears  his  name,  he  is  director  of  the  Heme  National  Bank,  aud  also- 
of  the  Meriden  Savings  Bank.  His  son,  Mr.  Edward  Miller,  Jr..  the 
secretary  and  treasurer,  has  been  raised  in  the  business,  and  there 
is  no  detail  so  small  as  to  be  passed  over  by  his  trained  eye,  and  no 
progress  so  rapid  that  he  will  not  be  in  the  lead.  The  New  York 
offices  of  the  concern  are  at  Nos.  10  and  12  Colle^^e  Place,  and  Bos- 
ton is  represented  at  No.  38  Pearl  StJ'eet. 

THE  MERIDEN  NATIONAL  BANK,  No.  59  East  Main  Street.— 
The  time  honored  Meriden  National  Bank  is  one  of  the  leading 
among  the  most  popular,  substantial  financial  institutions  in 
the  State.  From  its  inception  its  career  has  been  marked  by 
an  enterprising,  though  conservative,  pohcy  and  it  has  deen  controlled 
by  men  prominerftly  concerned  in  the  industrial  development  of  the 
trade  and  commerce  of  this  community.  It  was  originally  incor- 
porated in  1833  as  a  state  bank  and  was  conducted  as  such  until  1865, 
when  it  was  reorganized  under  the  National  Banking  Act,  since  when 
its  reputation  has  become  widely  extended  and  a  surplus  accumu- 
lated amounting  to  S8.',000.  Its  officers  and  directors  are  all  well 
and  favorably  known,  and  represent  in  a  high  degree  the  commer- 
cial and  manufacturing  enterprise  and  opulence  of  the  city.  These 
gentlemen  are  Isaac  C.  Lewis.  Levi  E.  Coe,  Charles  Parker,  O.  B. 
Arnold,  John  Ives.  George  IT.  "\Vilco.v,  W.  W.  Lyman  and  J.  L.  Bil- 
lard.  The  cashier.  Mr  Arnold,  has  for  many  years  been  connected 
with  the  bank  and  sustains  a  high  reputation  in  this  community.  A 
general  banking  business  is  carried  on.  loans  negotiated,  discoxmts 
granted,  deposits  received,  and  collections  made  on  all  points 
throughout  the  United  Slat.-s  and  Canada.  Such  being  a  brief 
account  of  the  Meriden  National  Bank,  it  is  safe  to  asseverate  that 
no  contemporaneous  fiduciary  institution  in  this  city  has  obtained  a 
larger  measure  of  success,  or  is  better  entitled  to  the  high  estimatr.ni 
in  which  it  is  held  by  the  public. 


la(j 


M  E  R  I  D  E  N  . 


THE    MERIDEN    BRITANNIA    CO.,    Meriden,   Conn.,    U.S.A., 

MANUFACTURERS    OF    GOLD        AND        SILVER        PLATE     AND 

1847    ROGERS    BROS.    ®    SPOONS.    FORKS,    ETC. 


Tlie  Meriden  Britannia  Company  ranks  amid  the  largest  con 
cerns  in  the  world  of  anj-  kind,  and  in  its  own  line  it  is  not  ex- 
ceeded by  any.  It  is  one  of  those  manufacturing  enterprises 
which  extends  its  influence,  and  draws  tribute  from  all  the  world, 
meeting  the  best  of  old  world  makers  in  its  line  on  their  own 
ground,  and  wresting  the  supremacy  of  trade  from  them.  One 
would  naturally  fall  into  the  language  of  superlatives  in  treating 
of  this  company,  and  yet  the  simple  statement  of  a  few  facts 
will  be  found  of  more  account  than  columns  of  extended  de- 
scription. Let  us  take  them  in  order.  It  is  the  larfre-st  industry 
in  the  city,  and  one  which  has  done  more  to  make  .Meriden  the 
centre  of  New  England  manufacturing  than  any  other.  Its  build- 
ings comprise  immense  four  and  five  story  brick  e»lifices  on  both 
sides  of  State  Street,  with  bridge  connections  at  the  third  stories, 
equipped  with  numberless  machines  of  the  most  ingenious  con- 
struction, and  it  employs  1100  people.  Its  capital  is  $1,100,000.  To- 
day its  plant  is  worth  $20,000,000,  and  it  turns  out  over  4000  articles. 
Aiound  it  has  sprung  up  a  village  of  operatives,  whose  thrift  and 
energy  have  made  Meriden  a  characteristic  Xew  England  commu- 
nity, and  whose  investments  are  constantly  adding  to  the  beauty 
and  convenience  of  the  place.  The  trade  of  the  company  is  world- 
wide, as  may  be  seen  by  the  agencies  it  has  established,  from  which 
radiates  an  influence  which  has  set  the  companv  in  the  lead  of  the 
world's  great  enterprises.  In  Hamilton,  Ont..  it  has  a  branch  fac- 
tory to  supply  the  trade  :  and  it  has  magnificent  salesrooms  in  New 
York  on  Union  Square:  at  No.  147  State  Street.  Chicago;  No.  1.34 
Sutter  Street,  San  Francisco;  and  on  Wood  Street,  Cripplegate  Lon- 
don. Eng.,  and  No.  26  Avenue  de  TOp^ra,  Paris.  The  variety  and 
c-ctentof  its  manufactures  baffles  description.  Allusion  has' been 
made  to  the  4000  different  articles  produced.  One  cannot  adequate- 
ly present  the  outline  of  the  splendid  factor}-  bv  mere  words,  as 
springing  from  the  main  building  in  all  directions'ar*  further  build- 
jngs,  grouped  on  a  space  of  more  than  two  acres.    Turning  to  the 


product  of  the  company,  the  same  immensity  confronts  the  observer 
All  articles  of  tableware  usually  included  as  of  gold  and  silver 
plate  are  set  forth  in  their  splendid  catalogue,  which,  it  must  be 
added,  is,  in  its  fine  blue  and  silver  cover  and  wealth  of  illustration, 
a  fine  specimen  of  printing.  In  all  this  infinite  variety  of  articles 
there  is  one  feature  running  through  all— the  artistic  quality  of  the 
design  and  finish.  The  gold  and  silver  plate  is  of  the  choicest  kind, 
in  all  variety  of  form  and  artistic  grace,  while  the  line  of  ware 
adapted  for  presentation  puiposes  is  almost  bewildering  in  its  scope. 
Let  it  be  realized,  if  possible,  that  4000  articles,  from  button  hooks 
to  choicest  gold  and  silver  sets,  are  made  here,  and  it  will  be  seen 
that  no  adequate  description  is  po.ssible.  The  catalogue,  with  its 
estimated  1000  illustrations,  may  afford  some  help  to  the  trade,  but 
its  itispection  is  almost  bewildering.  A  feature  of  the  company, 
however,  should  receive  notice.  It  is  the  exclusive  owner  of  the 
trademark  for  knives,  forks,  and  spoons  of  "  IMT-Eogers  Bros.," 
the  great  value  of  which  has  led  to  such  extensive  imitating  by- 
other  manufacturers.  The  prefix  '-  15MT,"  however,  distinguishes 
this  company's  goods.  The  officers  of  this  great  company  are: 
Piesident,  I.  C.  Lewis,  elected  to  fill  the  vacancy  caused  by  the  death 
of  H.  C.  Wilcox  (Aug.  35.  1800):  treasurer,  George  E.  Curtis:  sec- 
retary, Geo.  H.  Wilcox:  assistant  treasurer,  Geo.  M.  Curtis.  Mr.  I. 
C.  Lewis  is  also  the  superintendent.  He  is  the  president  of  the 
Meriden  Safe  Deposit  and  Trust  Company;  and  director,  trus- 
tee, vice-president,  or  has  some  interest  in  nearly  all  the  banks 
and  similar  institutions  in  town;  and  a  leader  in  all  that  makes 
Meriden  a  centre  of  enterprise  and  mechanical  skill.  Mr.  Geo. 
E.  Curtis  is  president  of  the  Chapman  Manufacturing  Com- 
pany, director  of  the  Home  National  Bank,  trustee  of  the  Meriden 
Savings  Bank,  etc.  Mr.  George  H.  Wilcox  is  also  prominently  asso- 
ciated with  the  leading  interests  of  the  tow-n.  3Ir,  Geo.  M.  Curtis, 
the  son  of  Mr.  Geo.  E.,  is  a  young  man  who  has  grown  up  in  the 
business. 


M  H  R  1  D  R  N  , 


157 


MERIDEN  SILVER  PLATE  COMPANY  —The  leading  iimnu- 
faetory  uf  electro-sil9er  plated  ware  in  the  United  States  is 
that  of  the  .Meriden  Silver  Plate  Company,  whose  factory 
is  located  at  Meriden,  Conn.  The  extensive  demand  that 
has  been  created  for  the  company's  (rooils,  not  only  in  all  sections  of 
the  Unitetl  States,  but  also  in  Canada,  Central  and  South  America. 
Great  Britain,  the  contment  of  Europe,  and  Australia,  is  the  best 
proof  of  their  excellence,  and  that  they  are  the  best  silver  plated 
Roods  yet  placed  upon  the  market.  The  Meriden  Silver  Plate  Com- 
pany was  incorporated  in  1870  with  larpe  capital,  the  following  gen- 
tlenian  Ix-inc  at  present  the  officers,  viz.:  George  R.  Curtis,  presi- 
dent; Robert  H.  Ciu-tis.  secretary  and  tr.-i.'^iirer;  WiUraui  R.Maeliiiy. 


30  East  Fourteenth  Street,  and  in  Chicago,  III.  at  Xos.  ISS  and  K:> 
Wabash  Avenue.  

THE  BRECKENRIDGE  MANUFACTURING  COMPANY,  Gas 
Fixtures  and  Metal  Goods,  Corner  North  George  and  Mechanic 
Streets.— A  successful  and  representative  concern  in  Meriden 
actively  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  gas  fixtures  and  art 
metal  goods  is  that  known  as  the  Breckenridge  iilamifacturing 
Company,  whose  factory  is  ICHjated  corner  North  George  and 
Mechanic  streets.  This  company  was  incorporated  i:i  May,  18H6,  and 
was  reorganized  in  Jlay,  1890,  with  a  paid  up  capital  of  $40,000,  the 
executive  officers  being  Mr.  J.  H.  Converse,  president,  and  Mr.  E.  D. 
Ilall.  secretary  and  treasurer.    The  pren-.iscs  occupied  comprise  a 


superintendent.  The  works  are  spacious  and  are  admirably  equipped 
with  the  latest  improved  appliances,  apparatus,  and  machinery 
requisite  for  the  successful  prosecution  of  this  artistic  industry. 
They  manufacture  and  sell  a  full  line  of  electro  silver  plated  ware 
of  the  finest  quahty,  using  hard  white  metal  and  nickel  silver  as  a 
base,  while  at  the  same  time  always  aiming  to  combine  utility  w-ith 
unique  and  elegant  designs.  The  company  produces  in  great  variety 
brushes  and  combs,  hand  and  triplicate  or  folding  mirrors,  candela- 
bras.  cigars,  cabinets,  smoking  sets,  inkstands,  flasks,  manictire  sets. 
etc.  Their  staple  goods  include  tea  and  coffee  services  and  sets,  ice 
pitchers  (with  patent  porcelain  lining  i,  cake  baskets,  butter  dishes. 
baking  dishes,  fruit  stands,  salad  and  pimch  bowls,  urns  trays,  etc  , 
which  are  general  favorites  with  the  trade  and  a  critical  public, 
owing  to  their  superiority,  reliability,  and  intrinsic  merits.  The 
knives,  forks,  and  sp<K>ns  made  by  the  company  are  used  largely  in 
all  parts  of  the  country,  in  hotels,  clubs,  steamboats,  cars,  etc., 
where  hard  sen-ice  is  required,  giving  always  entire  satisfaction. 
Only  artists  of  long  experience  and  talent  are  employed  in  the  de- 
partment of  design,  which  enables  the  compan.t  to  produce  articles 
in  a  style  conforming  to  the  highest  rules  of  art.  Their  stock  pos- 
sesses ail  the  elements  of  real  silver  for  beauty  and  fiuish.  in  fact  it 
cannot  be  distinguished  from  it.  They  are  also  glass  cutters  in  rich 
patterns  of  table  ware,  which  glass  is  utilized  also  extensivelv  in  com- 
bination with  electro  plate.  The  company  has  representatives  and 
agents  in  many  foreign  markets,  and  quotes  prices  for  all  goods  that 
uecessaiily  attract  the  attention  of  careful  and  prudent  buyers. 
They  employ  at  their  works  ;-tOO  skilled  workmen,  and  their  estab- 
lishment is  an  important  industrial  acquisition  to  Meriden.     The 


TRADE  MARK 
company's  trademark  is  stamped  upon  all  its  goods,  and  is  an  abso 
lute  guarantee  of  quality.    The  salesrooms  in  New  York  are  at  No. 


brick  foundry,  50x100  feet  in  area,  with  two  commodious  frame  build- 
ings in  the  rear.  The  various  departments  are  fully  equipped  with 
the  latest  improved  apparatus,  machinery  and  appliances  requisite 
for  the  successful  prosecution  of  this  artistic  industry.  Here  sixty- 
five  skilled  workmen  are  constantly  employed,  and  the  machinery  is 
driven  by  steam  power.  The  company  manufactures  gas,  electric 
and  combmation  fixtures,  imitation  wrought  iron  fenders,  and- 
irons fire  sets.  etc.  Its  specialties  in  gas  fixtures  for  the  drawing 
room,  library  and  all  parts  of  mansions,  churches  and  houses  are 
unrivalled  for  design,  fine  finish,  durability  and  artistic  excellence, 
while  the  prices  quoted  for  all  goods  are  as  low  as  the  lowest. 
Messrs.  Converse  and  Hall,  the  officers,  are  honorable  and  enterpris- 
ing business  men,  justly  meriting  the  substantial  success  achieved  in 
this  important  and  artistic  industry.  Mr.  Hall  is  a  director  of  the 
City  Savings  Bank  and  is  one  of  Merideu's  public  spirited  citizens. 

IVES,  UPHAM  &  BAND,  Dry  and  Fancy  Goods.— This  business 
was  founded  in  1847  by  Mr.  John  Ives,  who  successfully  con- 
ducted the  business  luitil  ISB."),  when  Messrs.  C.  L.  Upham  and 
P.  C.  Rand  were  admitted  partners;  and  from  that  date  it  has 
never  waned,  but  has  been  steadily  growing  and  ex])anding,  and  to- 
day the  establishment  is  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  the  city.  The 
store,  which  has  an  area  of  forty  by  two  hundred  feet,  is  a  model 
of  convenience,  and  in  its  arrangement  admirably  adapted  in  every 
pj  rticular  for  the  purposes  of  the  business.  It  contains  an  unusually 
fine  line  of  staple  and  fancy  dry  goods  of  eveiy  description:  also 
cloaks  and  shawls,  cai-pets,  oil  cloths,  upholstery  and  house  furnish- 
ing goods,  embracing  in  the  assortment  new  beautiful  styles  and  pat- 
terns in  dress  fabrics  and  silks,  also  notions,  trimmings,  gloves, 
hosiery,  laces,  white  goods,  woollens,  and  all  kinds  of  domestics.  All 
these  goods  are  purchased  direct  from  the  leading  manufacturers 
and  importers,  and  are  sold  at  the  lowest  possible  prices.  A  number 
of  intelligent  gentlemen  are  constantly  employed  to  attend  to  tl-.e 
wants  of  patrons.  Mr.  Ives  is  a  time  honored  merchant  and  a 
director  of  the  Meriden  Bank  Note  Company.  Jlr.  Upham  is  vice 
president  of  the  City  Savmgs  Bank.  All  the  members  of  the  firm 
are  gentlemen  of  the  highest  reputation  and  standing,  and  ju.stly 
merit  the  success  which  has  resulted  from  their  well  directed  efToit-s. 


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MERIDEN 


PARKER  BROS.,  Manufacturers  of  the  Parker  Gun.— There  is 
no  village  in  the  civilized  world  having  two  or  nioi-e  sports- 
men, men  who  delight  in  the  sports  of  the  field  and  who 
know  of   no  amusement  or  recreation   so    entrancing  as  to  fol- 
Jow  ••  one  of  the  best  dogs  in  the  world,"  (and  they  all  have  them), 
but  what  has  heard  of  the  Parker  gun;  and  one  might  search  many 
a  day  to  find  a  man  who  would  be  willing  to  sell  his  Parker  gun  at 
the  price  paid  for  it.    The  fact  is,  the  Parker  gun  is  a  standard  of  its 
own,  a  weapon  which  has  filled  a  unique  place,  and  which  stands  to- 
day without  a  rival  as  the  best  gun  of  American  manufacture.    Af- 
ter thirty  years'  experience  in  the  manufacture  of  breech  loading 
firearms,  Parker  Bros,  have  reached  this  enviable  position.    Their 
specialty  is  presented  to  the  public  as  a  perfect  weapon,  in  one  re- 
spect alone  obviating  an  objection  only  too  common  to  breech  load- 
ing weapons,  that  of  their  missing  fire.    What  an  exasperating  ex- 
perience for  a  sportsman,  to  be  sure  of  his  game  and  have  his  gun 
fail  at  the  puU  of  the  trigger!    The  Parker  gun  never  misses  fire. 
All  of  the  guns  are  thoroughly  tested  before  they  leave  the  factory, 
and  all  bear  a  tag  giving  the  record  at  the  target.    The  Parker  gun 
may  be  found  at  all  the  leading  gun  stores  in  this  country,  or  they 
may  be  ordered  from  the  factory.    All  the  parts  of  the  Parker  gun 
are  interchangeable,  and  can  be  ordered  with  perfect  confidence, 
the  thorough  workmanship  and  the  delicate  machineiy  making  this 
:an  absolute  certainty.    The  business  of  the  Parker  Bros,  practically 
began  in  1860,  when  Parker,  Snow,  Brooks  &  Co.  were  manufactur- 
ing guns  for  diaries  Parker.    In  1868  the  present  enterprise  was 
started.    It  is  now  located  in  a  series  of  brick  buildings,  of  one,  two, 
three,  and  four  stories,  standing  on  ground  of  over  two  acres  iu 
extent.    The  factory  is  situated  on  the  line  of  railroad,  so  the  ship- 
ping facilities  enjoyed  by  the  firm  are  excellent.    About  850  people 
are  employed,  and  it  goes  without  saying  that  the  quality  of  these 
■workmen  is  of  the  best.    The  factory  is  one  of  the  best .  j  ■  ppe  1  n 
the  world,  some  of  the  most  inti-icate,  ingenious,  delicate  an  i  ex 
ipensive  machinery  ever  devised  being  in  use  therein. 
■  This  is  not  to  be  wondered  at,  foe  the  guns  are  standard 
.at  home  and  abroad,  and  no  possible  deviation  from 
its  high  reputation  is  permitted.    In  addition  to  the 
;guns,  the  firm  of  Parker  Bros,  manufacture  and  keep 
In  large   supply   shot   gun    implements,   cases,    etc., 
of  all  kinds,  made  in  the  thorough  manner  of  the 
latest  devices  and  of  the  best  materials,  and  in  fact 
all  that  is  necessary  for  the  equipment  of  the  expert 
shot  or  the  hunter.    "Simple,  durable,  and  effective" 
is  a  motto  which  applies  not  only  to  the  guns,  but 
i»  every  article  made  by  this  popular  firm. 


M  H  R  I  D  H  iN 


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THE  CHARLES  PARKER  COMPANY.  Manufacturers  of  Art 
Brass  Goods,  Chaudflitrs,  Lamps,  Etc.,  Etc.;  also  Hardware, 
Ci»ffee  Mills.  Vises.  Etc— One  of  the  oldest  and  most  import- 
ant industrial  enterprises  in  New  England  is  that  known 
AS  the  Charles  Parker  Company,  whose  olTice  and  factor-ies  are  lo- 
cated in  Meriden.  Conn.  This  extensive  business  was  founded  in 
1833  by  Charles  Parker,  who  conducted  it  till  ISTT,  when  he  incor- 
porated it  with  a  paid  up  capital  of  §500,000.  Mr.  Parker's  first  en- 
terprise was  the  manufacture  of  coffee  mills.  Mr.  Parker  being  not 
only  his  own  salesman  and  hookkcper,  but  giving  a  great  part  of 
his  time  to  the  supervision  of  his  works,  which  at  ihnt  time  consisted 
of  one  small  building.  His  indomitable  energy  was  crowned  with 
success,  and  in  the  course  of  years  one  thine  after  another  was 
added  to  his  line,  until  at  the  present  time  his  company  are  manu- 
facturers of  the  justly  celebrated  Parker's  *'  National"  and  "  Eagle" 
coffee  mills.  Parker's  vises  of  all  varieties.  Parker's  cabinet  locks. 
"United  Stages  Screw  Company's"  gimlet  pointed  wood  screws. 
The  Parker  lamp,  made  for  nearly  every  known  purpose,  and  war- 
ranted to  be  unsurpassed  for  light  giving  qualities  and  in  simplicity 
of  construction,  together  with  a  large  line  of  artistic  bras**  goods, 
such  as  tables,  easels,  cabinets,  hall  racks,  piano  stools,  chairs,  fire 
sets,  and  coal  hods.    The  trade  of  this  company  is  by  no  means  con- 


fined to  the  United  States  and  Canada,  but  extends  to  Cential  and 
South  America,  the  West  Indies,  Europe,  and  Australia.  The  works 
have  an  area  of  several  acres  and  give  employment  to  nearly  1000 
hands,  and  the  various  departments  are  fully  equipped  with  the  latest 
improved  tools,  machinery-,  and  appliances.  The  company's  goods 
are  unsurpassed  for  quality,  reliability,  and  excellence.  The  officers 
of  the  company  are  Charles  Parker,  president;  Charles  E  Parker, 
vice-president;  Dexter  W.  Parker,  treasurer;  Wm.  H.  Lyon,  secre- 
tai-y ;  and  it  is  a  well  known  fact  that  these  gentlemen  are  always  on 
the  alert  when  any  laudable  enterprise  is  presented  to  their  notice, 
there  being  very  many  industrial  and  banking  institutions  bearing 
their  names  as  either  officers  or  directors.  In  fact,  it  may  be  well 
to  note  that  the  company  own  a  controlling  iriterest  in  the  Meriden 
■  Curtain  Fixture  Company,  and  are  sole  owners  of  the  Parker  & 
Whipple  Company,  who  manufacture  the  celebrated  miniature 
clocks  bearing  the  brand  P  in  a  diamond.  They  also  own  the  gun 
business  of  Parker  Brothers.referred  to  on  opposite  page  of  this  issue. 
The  New  York  salesrooms  of  the  company  are  located  at  No.  97 
Chambers  Street  and  extend  through  to  No.  79  Reade  Street.  All 
the  various  industries  of  the  company  are  shown  there,  and  Intend- 
ing piu'chfisers  in  any  of  their  lines  of  trade  would  do  well  to  pay 
them  a  visit  before  placing  orders. 


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M  E  R  I  D  E  N  . 


THE  MERIDEN  BRONZE  COMPANY  is  another  uf  tlie  many 
exemplars  of  the  art  of  beautifying"  common  things,  which 
is  such  a  feature  of  American  industry  and  which  has  exer- 
cised so  much  inrtuenoe  on  the  national  cliaracter.  The 
specialties  of  the  Meriden  Bronze  Company  are  artistic  lamps-, 
art  metal  goods  of  popular  patterns,  cabinet  hardware  of  desir- 
able styles,  call  bells,  fire  tone.  The  designs  of  all  these  goods, 
like  the  finish,  are  unsurpassed.  A  glance  at  the  finely  illustrated 
catalogue  which  the  company  issues  to  the  trade  shows  this 
to  the  most  casual  observer.  In  it  the  basal  principle  of  a  bell  is 
retained  through  modifications  of  the  apparently  intractable  sub- 
ject that  are  a  source  of  wonder.  In  ornamentation  the  greatest 
taste  and  discernment  are  apparent,  showiugithat  the  true  artist  has 
been  present:  and  in  shape  one  is  surprised  to  find  how  subtle  and 
yet  effective  changes  can  be  rung  on  the  dome  shape,  from  the  perfect 
half  circle  to  a  form  almost  square  at  the  base.  Perhaps  the  most 
effective  is  the  first  (No.  795),  the  curves  of  which  suggest  such  har- 
monious simpHcity  as  israrelj'  seen,  and  which  to  the  eye  capable  of 
appreciating  form  is  more  effective  than  if  it  had  been  covered  with 
elaborate  ornamentation.  As  much  variety  of  treatment  is  met  in 
the  handles.  It  is  in  the  table  gougs,  perhaps,  that  the  artistic  ver- 
satility is  seen  to  the  best  advantage,  the  unique  figures  8150,  8175. 
and  8125  suggesting  a  bold  departure  from  received  methods,  at  once 
pleasing  and  ornamental.  This  is  seen  to  especial  advantage  in  the 
magnificentline  of  piano,  banquet,  and  table  lamps,  in  all  finishes  and 
of  wrought  iron.  The  graceful  forms  must  be  seen  to  be  thoroughly 
appreciated.  The  company,  it  is  conceded,  produces  a  more  varied 
and  elegant  line  in  goods  of  the  best  tlesigu,  finish,  and  tone  than 
any  other  in  the  business,  and  their  prices  are  such  as  to  command 
the  instant  attention  of  the  ti-ade.  The  company  was  organized 
July  17,  1882,  with  a  capital  of  $50,01)0.  At  first  a  modest  business 
only  was  done  with  casters  and  furniture  trimmings,  etc.,  but  the 
company  soon  grew  into  note.  In  this  leading  line  of  cabinet  hard- 
ware the  artistic  resources  of  the  company  have  been  drawn  upon 
with  splendid  effect.  In  their  treatment  of  the  cabinet  hardware, 
the  common  forms  of  utility  take  on  pleasing  and  quaint  shapes. 
What,  for  instance,  could  be  more  quaint  than  the  pillory  bai-s,  in 
which  the  head  and  hands  of  a  criminal  are  placed,  and  from  which 
the  drawer  pull  depends,  in  figures  660  and  661  ?  Or  what  more  artis- 
tic than  No.  450,  with  its  Egyptian  head  crowning  the  centre?  About 
220  designs  are  here  shown  of  drawer  handles,  and  then  the  list  of 
articles  has  hardly  begun.  There  are  escutcheons  in  bewildering 
variety;  ring,  bar,  and  knot  handles;  toilet  screws  of  quaint  and 
beautiful  designs;  shelf  and  other  brackets  in  elegant  design ;  candle 
brackets,  towel  racks,  commodes,  hat  pins,  umbrella  arnis,  furniture 
posts,  polished  rods  and  tubing;  towel  stands,  umbrella  stands, 
easels  in  all  varieries.  styles,  and  finish;  and  other  articles  too  nu- 
merous to  mention,  in  all  of  whicli  the  artistic  quality  is  as  noticeable 
a«  the  mechanical  strength  to  which  it  is  wedded.  The  work  of  the 
company  is  carried  on  in  a  fine  series  of  buildings  on  the  line  of  the 
New  York,  New  Haven  and  Hartford  Railroad,  consisting  of  five  brick 
and  three  or  four  frame  buildings,  covering  an  irregular  triangular 
space  which  may  be  figured  as  of  200  feet  at  the  base,  350  and  250 
feet  at  the  sides,  and  25  feet  at  the  apex.  It  is  fitted  with  the  best  of 
machinery  and  with  every  appliance  for  the  systematic  and  eflScient 
making  of  their  wares.  About  175  persons  are  employed.  The 
officers  of  the  company  are:  H,  B.  Allen,  president;  A.  H.  Jones, 
treasurer;  W.  E.  Gard  secretary.  All  are  go-ahead  business  men, 
of  middle  age,  and  alive  to  all  the  business  possibilities  before  them. 
The  New  York  salesrooms  of  the  company  are  at  No.  30  Park 
Place. 

THE  WINTHROP  ON^  PRICE  CLOTHING  COMPANY.  E.  O. 
Puffer.  Manager,  No.  40  Colony  Street.— The  Winthrop  One 
Price  Clothing  Company  is  one  of  the  largest  and  most  relia- 
ble clothing  companies  in  this  state.  This  business  was  es- 
tablished in  1886  by  Messrs.  A.  W.  Fisher  and  Company,  and  in  1S87 
as  the  above  named  company.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  a 
superior  store,  25x100  feet  in  dimensions,  admirably  arranged  and 
equipped  with  every  convenience  for  the  display  of  goods  and  the 
comfort  of  patrons.  The  goods  carrie*!  include  ready  made  clothing 
of  every  description  for  men.  youths,  boys  and  children.  They  are 
made  of  the  best  material,  in  the  latest  style,  and  selected  with  care 
and  judgmeut.  The  company  also  deal  in  gents"  furnishing  goods, 
nats.  caps,  etc.,  and  are  sole  agents  for  the  celebrated  "  Miller"  silk 


hat,  which  is  universally  sold  all  over  the  Union.  Nothing  of  an  in- 
ferior quality  of  goods  is  sold  by  this  company,  and  their  goods 
are  equal  in  every  respect  to  custom  work.  They  guarantee  fit. 
style,  tinish,  durability,  elegance  and  fashion,  and  their  goods  are 
unsurpasssed  by  those  of  any  other  house  in  this  city  for  quality  and 
price.  The  individual  members  of  tne  company  are  Messrs.  C.  R. 
Greenough  and  E.  F.  Fisher.  Both  gentlemen  are  highly  respected 
for  their  business  abilities  and  strict  integrity.  The  Winthrop  One 
Price  Clothing  Company  is  ably  managed  by  Mr.  E.  C.  Puffer,  who 
is  greatly  esteemed  by  the  community  for  his  many  excellent  qcah- 
ties  and  strict  probity,  and  the  large  business  of  this  house  is  due 
solely  to  the  careful  and  intelligent  management  of  Mr.  Puffer. 

THE  NEW  ENGLAND  BROWN  STONE  COMPANY,  Cromwell; 
Levi  E.  Coe,  Vice-president;  E.  B.  Cowles,  Secretary;  H. 
Wales  Lines,  Chaii-man  Executive  Committee. — A  repre- 
sentative and  one  of  the  most  surcessful  concerns  in  this 
section  is  that  known  as  The  New  England  Brown  Stone  Company. 
of  Cromwell.  Middlesex  County,  Conn.  This  company  was  organized 
in  1888  under  the  laws  of  Connecticut  with  large  capital,  and  its  trade, 
which  is  rapidly  increasing,  now  extends  throughout  the  entire 
United  States.  They  are  owners  of  a  splendid  stone  quarry  at  Crom- 
well, Conu.,  which  is  connected  with  the  Meriden,  Waterbuiy  and 
Connecticut  River  Railroad.  Here  they  own  sixty  acres  of  stone  lands. 
and  their  docks  have  2i-H}0  feet  of  frontage  on  the  Connecticut  River, 
The  quarry  is  fully  equipped  with  modern  appliances,  operated  by 
steam  power,  and  200  workmen  are  constantly  employed.  The  com- 
pany's brown  stone  has  no  superior  in  America,  and  the  reputation 
it  hasacq-iired  among  builders  and  experts  has  advanced  its  sale  to 
a  point  that  for  a  time  made  it  difficult  to  fill  orders.  Latterly,  how- 
ever, the  company  has  greatly  increased  its  facilities,  and  orders 
are  now  filled  on  time  at  very  reasonable  prices.  The  company 
turns  out  to  order  blocks,  posts,  lintels,  door  sills,  platforms,  area, 
ashler,  coping,  fiags,  window  stuff,  water  tables,  etc.,  also  good 
sound  stone  for  storehouses,  forts,  wharves,  bridges,  railroad  work, 
likewise  rubble  and  other  stone  suitable  for  church  work.  Thecom- 
pany  maintains  its  principal  business  office  at  Cromwell,  Conn.,  but 
orders  addressed  to  Meridei»  are  immediate! j"  attended  to.  The  brown 
stone  in  the  Philadelphia  mansion  of  G.  W.  Elkins,  Broad  and  Girard 
Avenues  was  furnished  from  the  quarry  of  the  New  England  Brown 
Stone  Quarry  Company.  This  stone  is  greatly  admired  by  judges  and 
architects,  and  is  unsurpassed  for  color,  durability,  and  general  excel- 
lence. The  following  gentlemen,  who  are  widely  known  in  Meriden's 
business  circles  fortheir  enterprise  and  just  methods,  are  the  officers, 
viz.:  Levi  E.  Coe,  vice-president;  A.  Chamberlain,  treasurer;  E.  B. 
Cowles,  secretary;  Frederick  DePeyster,  superintendent;  H.  Wales 
Lines,  chairman  executive  committee.  President  Wilcox  died 
August.  1890,  deeply  regretted  by  a  large  circle  of  friends,  and  [the 
presidenc3'  is  now  vacant  until  the  next  annual  election.  Mr,  Coe 
is  connected  with  the  Meriden  Savings  Bank,  and  Mr.  Chamberlain 
is  president  of  the  Home  National  Bank.  The  company's  agent  in 
Philadelphia  is  Mr.  Frank  Williamson,  No.  2202  Chestnut  Street,  and 
in  Chicago  John  Worthy,  No.  14  Van  Buren  Street. 

WINTHROP  HOTEL,  G.  H.  Bowker  &  Co.,  Proprietors. -To 
those  the  nature  of  whose  business  necessitates  constant 
travel,  whose  "  name  is  legion."  no  feature  of  modern 
progress  posesses  more  interest  than  hotel  accommoda- 
tions; and  therefore  it  is  that  the  well  known  and  admirably  con- 
ducted hostelry,  the  "Winthrop,"  Messrs.  G.  H.  Bowker  &  Co., 
managers,  becomes  the  centre  of  such  genuine  interest.  This  hotel, 
unquestionably  the  finest  caravansary  in  Connecticut  and  one  of  the 
finest  hostelries  in  the  New  England  States,  owes  its  existence  to  the 
enterprise  and  energy  of  Mr.  Walter  Hubbard,  of  the  Bradley  & 
Hubbard  Manufacturing  Co  ,  and  in  1882  was  opened  under  the  aus 
pices  of  the  Winthrop  Hotel  Company,  a  syndicate  of  the  leading 
merchants  and  manufacturers  of  this  section,  who,  having  furnished 
and  decorated  the  structure  throughout,  subsequently  sublet  the 
lease  accorded  them  by  Mr.  Hubbard  to  the  present  efficient  man- 
agement. The  Messrs.  Bowker  (who,  by  the  way,  are  proprietors  of 
the  magnificent  Hotel  Hamilton  at  Holy oke  and  the  Mellen  House. 
Fall  River  t  have  made  hotel  keeping  a  life  study,  and  from  their 
book  of  experience,  iaudnble  ambition  and  sound  judgment  many  a 
Boniface  in  our  larger  cities  could  well  take  a  leaf  for  Lheu"  own 


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guiJouceond  to  their  proDounced  profit.  The  Winthrnp  Hotel  is  a 
line  four  story  ornate  structure,  built  of  brick  In  a  tboI•ou^:hly  sub- 
sloutial  manuer,  and  contains  110  rooms,  and  can  aoconiniodate  some 
ir>0  puest^.  Its  location,  on  the  main  thoroughfare,  is  advantageous 
alike  to  the  transient  or  resident  patron.  The  dining  room  has  been 
admirably  located  apart  from  the  main  buiUling,  thus  preveutiog  the 
odors  of  the  cooked  %'iauds  permeating  the  residential  portiou  of  the 
hostelry.  The  office,  reading  rooms,  bur  and  cafti  are  all  ou  the 
ground  floor,  while  above  are  magnificently  furnished  parlors  for 
Kdies,  and  many  cojuecting  rooms  en  suite.  The  furnishings  are  all 
strictly  first  class,  the  beds  and  bedding  new  and  of  the  best  quality: 
the  i*ooms  are  light,  large  and  airy,  supplied  with  gas.  steam  heat, 
electric  annunciators,  and  all  modern  conveniences;  while  a  thoroiigh 
system  of  organization  is  enforced  by  Messrs.  Bowker.  who  person- 
ally see  after  the  comfort  of  all  their  guests.  The  finest  table  in 
Connecticut— which  means  a  great  deal— is  set  right  here  at  the 
M'inthrop  every  day  the  year  round,  Messrs.  Bowker  being  ex- 
tremely liberal  caterers.  They  believe  in  the  best  and  plenty  of  it. 
And  to  sum  up  this  brief  sketch,  we  conclude  with  the  premonition, 
applicable  alike  to  transient  or  resident,  that  those  seeking  a  hos- 
telry tiflfording  the  comfort  and  seclusion  of  the  home,  coupled  with 
the  luxuries  an  1  conveniences  of  the  flrstclass  modern  hotel,  should 
by  any  and  all  means  patronize  the  Winthrop. 

FRED.  31.  HOTCHKISS.  Wliolesale  Uiocer  and  Jobber  in  Car- 
riages, Wagons.  Sleighs,  Robes,  Blankets,  Whips,  Etc.— This 
gentleman  is  one  of  the  most  reliable  and  widely  known 
dealers  in  all  kinds  of  "horse  furnituiv,"  and  his  location  on 
South  Colony  Street  is  the  best.  The  Jleriden  Can-iage  Repository, 
Xos.  119  to  r-37  South  Colony  Street,  was  established  in  1885  by  Mr. 
Hotchkiss,  who  has  since  secured  a  liberal  and  influential  patronage, 
His  long  acquaintance  with  the  principal  merchants  of  this  and  sur- 
rounding states  for  the  past  twenty-five  years  secures  him  many 
mail  orders,  and  enables  him  to  purchase  in  such  quantities  as  to 
get  the  lowest  market  rates;  and  his  customers  are  not  slow  or  back 
ward  in  coming  forward  to  take  a  share  of  his  many  advantages. 
For  many  years  Mr.  Holchkiss  stood  among  the  leading  commer- 
cial, salesmen  in  the  State;  and  probably  few  are  held  to-daj-  among 
the  travelling  men  in  higher  esteem,  and  none  has  done  more  or 
worked  harder  to  further  the  interest  of  the  *'drununer."  He 
is  vice  president  of  the  Travellers'  Protective  Association  of 
America,  vice  president  of  the  Commercial  Traveller's  Assoeiati<"i  of 
Connecticut.  His  jovial  disposition  wins  him  a  welcome  with  all. 
and  no  convention  of  traveling  men  is  complete  without  him.  Being 
possessed  of  ideas,  anticipating  the  future  of  Meriden.  he  quit  "  the 
road  "'  in  1899.  Seeing  a  field  for  a  jobbing  grocery,  and  with  energy 
and  aml)ition  necessary,  he  saw  the  convenience  and  nece.ssity  of  a 
wholesale  house  to  the  retail  merchants  of  Meriden,  so  they  could 
supply  their  wants  at  home,  without  the  delays  and  trouble  of  send- 
ing to  the  larger  cities  for  their  goods.  Being  possessed  of  the  neces- 
sary qualifications.  Mr.  Hotchkiss'  business  is  constantly  increasing, 
and  is  no  longer  an  experiment,  but  established  to  stay.  He  keeps 
constantly  on  hand  a  large  assortment  of  fancy  as  well  as  staple 
groceries;  makes  a  specialty  of  teas,  coffees,  spices,  tobacco, 
cigars,  etc.,  and  prices  as  low  as  quality  and  markets  will  warrant. 
In  addition  to  his  wholesale  grocery  and  carriage  repository,  and 
connected  with  this  wholesale  house,  is  the  Meriden  Harness  Com- 
pany (a  very  useful  adjunct  to  the  carriage  department).  Of  this 
3Ir.  Hotchkiss  is  the  proprietor,  he  having  purcha.sed  it  from  John 
W.  Nichols,  April  :iCth,  1890.  Mr.  Nichols  was  retained  as  foreman 
and  superintendent,  and  has  charge  of  this  important  branch  of  the 
business.  All  work  executed  by  the  Meriden  Harness  Company  is 
done  by  hand  or  by  the  most  improved  machinery.  Machine  stitch- 
ing is  so  cleverly  done,  it  would  require  an  expert  to  tell  it  from 
hand  work;  and  good  judges  of  what  is  required  of  a  medium  cost 
harness  claim  that,  with  the  tension  improvements  now  attached  to 
power  machines,  the  work  done  by  them  will  outwear  the  old  and 
slow  method  of  handwork,  besides  saving  quite  a  sum  in  cost  for 
labor.  Mr.  Hotchkiss  is  well  equipped  for  business,  and  orders  are' 
promptly  and  carefully  filled  to  tlie  satisfaction  of  patrons.  He  is 
highly  regarded  by  the  community  for  his  integrity  and  enterprise, 
and  is  verj-  popular  in  trade  circles.  It  is  a  pleasure  to  see  him 
rewarded  by  a  constantly  increasing  business,  and  the  writer  of  this 
little  history  desires  to  congratulate  Meriden  in  having  such  push 
and  energy  in  one  of  her  youngest  citizens. 


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'  ERIDEN  HOUSE,  J.  N.  Brooks,  Proprietor;  S.  A  D.  Smith, 
Clerk  —This  well  and  favorably  known  house  was  opened 
to  the  public  some  ten  years  ago,  and  in  1890  came  under 
the  control  of  Mr.  J.  N.  Brooks.  It  has  been  recently  en 
tirely  remodelled  and  renovated  throughout  and  refurnished  in  the 
most  modern  and  comfortable  manner.  It  is  healed  throughout  by- 
steam,  and  is  one  of  the  most  cosey  hostelries  in  the  Slate.  The  build- 
ing is  three  stories  high,  and  contains  from  thirty  to  forty  sleeping 
apartments,  parlor,  halls,  dining  room,  etc.,  and  a  corps  of  experi 
enced  andpoHte  assistants  is  employed  in  attending  to  the  require- 
ments of  guests.  The  "Meriden"'  Is  equipped  in  every  department 
with  all  needed  and  improved  facilitieii!;  an  excellent  table  is  kept, 
and  the  service  is  prompt  and  courteous  Excellent  as  is  the  ac- 
commodation, rates  are  only  two  dollars  per  day.  Mr.  Brooks  is  an 
experienced  host,  and  is  ably  assisted  by  Mr.  S.  A.  D.  Smith,  the 
esteemed  clerk.  He  is  very  popular  with  guests,  and  travelers 
recognize  the  "Meriden"  as  one  of  the  most  popular  hotels  in  the 
city  and  State.  Mr.  Brooks  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  and  a  most 
courteous  and  genial  host. 

WW.  MOSHER.  Druggist,  No.  l.S  Colony  Street  —A  reliable 
and  well  patronized  drug  store  and  iiharmacy  is 
^  that  of  Mr.  W.  W.  Mosher.  which  was  established  by 
him  in  1867,  and  since  that  date  to  the  present  the 
steady  patronage  enjoyed  amply  proves  the  confidence  and  respect 
which  the  community  has  reposed  in  this  gentleman  as  an  able 
and  painstaking  exponent  of  his  profession.  He  occupies  a  very 
desirable  and  central  location,  No.  13  Colony  Street.  The  store  is 
handsomely  fitted  up  with  every  facility  for  the  prompt  and  accu- 
rate service  of  patrons  with  anything  needed  from  the  stock  of  a 
first  class  drug  store.  Here  may  be  found  a  full  supply  of  pure  and 
fresh  drugs,  chemicals  and  patent  medicines,  besides  fancy  toilet 
articles,  druggists'  sundries,  etc..  all  of  which  have  been  carefully 
selected  from  the  stocks  of  the  most  reliable  wholesale  dealers.  The 
pharmacy  department  receives  the  personal  superintenaence  of  Mr. 
Mosher,  who  exercises  the  greatest  care  in  compounding  family 
recipes  and  physicians'  prescriptions  from  pure  and  wholesome 
drugs.  He  has  had  ample  practical  experience  in  the  requirements 
of  the  responsible  profession  in  which  he  is  engaged,  and  his  scrupu- 
lous care  and  efficiency  have  been  largely  the  predisposing  cause  of 
his  present  prosperity. 

MANNING.  BOWMAN  &  CO.,  Manufacturei-s  of  Granite  Iron- 
ware and  Decorated  Pearl  Agate  Ware.— This  company 
was  incorporated  in  18G4  with  a  capital  of  $100,000,  and  has 
continued  to  do  an  ever  enlarging  business  in  the  manufac- 
ture of  its  granite  and  agate  ware  goods  to  supply  the  world's  trade 
in  the  same.  The  officers  are  Mr.  E.  B,  Manning,  president,  and 
Mr.  Robert  Bowman,  secretary  and  treasurer,  both  gentlemen  bring- 
ing to  bear  special  qualifications  for  the  discharge  of  the  onerous 
duties  devolving  upon  them;  being,  iu  fact,  the  founders  of  this 
flourishing  industry,  and  among  the  foremost  and  most  public  spir- 
ited business  men  of  the  city.  The  company  is  notably  progressive 
in  its  policy,  and  has  the  finest  factory  outfit  in  town,  its  immense 
buildings  forming  the  three  sides  of  a  great  triangle.  At  one  corner 
a  new  and  handsome  office  building  has  been  erected,  two  stories  in 
height,  and  in  which  are  the  show  rooms.  They  are  most  elaborate- 
ly fitted  in  natural  wood  finish,  stained  glass  transoms,  etc.,  with 
large  plate  glass  show  cases,  making  a  most  superb  display  of  these 
goods.  The  factory  is  a  model  throughout,  with  every  convepience 
at  command.  Each  department  is  complete  in  itself.  The  immense 
plating  room  is  the  finest  in  the  United  States.  The  company's 
granite  iron  and  pearl  agate  wares,  porcelain  lined  and  having  a 
coating  applied  by  exclusive  chemical  processes,  together  with  the 
elegance  of  these  wares,  are  beyond  competition,  and  have  in  connec- 
tion with  elegant  styles  and  wonderful  durability  caused  them  to  be 
preferred  by  the  best  class  of  trade  all  over  the  world.  They  are 
now  putting  upon  the  market  a  new  and  wonderfully  convenient 
lamp,  named  "The  Standard  Oil  Lamp."  with  patent  balance  fount, 
designed  in  various  styles  and  sizes  for  house,  store,  depot  and 
other  locations.  These  lamps  are  being  manufactured  in  highly 
ornamental  styles,  in  silver  plate,  nickel  and  polished  brass,  and  are 
unquestionably  the  most  attractive,  complete,  and  serviceable  lamps 
in  the  market  to-day,  and  Messrs.  Manning  &  Bowman  are  to  be 
congratulated  upon  the  magnificent  success  achieved  under  cheir 
able  executive  guidance. 


"The  Leader  of  Lights!" 

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SUGGESTIONS   TO    BUYERS. 

1    HE    now    celebrated    MERIDEN      LAMP 

HAS,  in  combination,  the  following  four  recommen- 
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EFFECTIVENESS,    Safety,  Simplicity,  and  Dura- 
bility. 

KA  ANUFACTURED  on  Designs  and  Finishes  the 
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EMBODYING  the  only  Central  Draft  Burner  Made 
that  both  Locks  and  Screws  to  the  Lamp. 
REGULATED  on  a  principle  of  construction  which 
is  Simplicity  itself 
IMPERVIOUS   to    wear,  being   made   of   the    Best 
Material,  coupled  with  Skilled  Workmanship. 
DEALERS,   CONSUMERS,  AND   THE   TRADE 
GENERALLY, 
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Middletown. 


HE  wealth  and  rapid  advancement  of  the  Commonwealth  of  Connecticut  furnish  the  best  possible 
illustrations  of  the  growth  of  this  great  country.  Iler  cities  appear  to  have  attained  to  a  degree 
of  prosperity  that  is  constantly  reaping  the  reward  of  thrifty  industry,  while  her  soil  is  continually 
producing  falSulous  wealth,  and  her  broad  acres  are  thickly  settled  with  manufacturing  towns  and 
cities  whose  future  is  bright  with  the  promise  of  a  glorious  career.  In  such  connection  we  make 
reference  to  Middletown,  a  half-shire  town  of  Middlesex  county,  a  port  of  entry,  and  one  of  the  most  beautiful 
of  New  England  cities.  The  trayeller  can  see  but  little  of  the  city  from  any  of  its  approaches  by  land  or  water, 
so  completely  is  it  embosomed  in  the  foliage  of  the  maple  and  elm,  which  has  given  to  it  the  well-meriled 
name  of  the  "  Forest  City"  of  New  England. 

EARLY   HISTORY,  TOPOGRAPHY,   ETC. 

An  English  settlement  was  commenced  in  Middletown  in  1650.  The  settlers  in  some  instances  came  direct 
from  England,  but  the  greater  number  from  older  settlements  in  Connecticut  and  Massachusetts.  The  region 
was  in  general  a  wild,  irregular  tract  of  country,  mountainous  and  covered  with  forests,  the  alluvial  soil  being 
found  on  the  banks  of  the  river  and  on  the  shores  of  Long  Island  Sound.  Some  parts  afforded  comfortable 
means  of  settlement ;  the  rest  afforded  the  Indian  a  place  of  retreat  after  he  had  sold  his  patrimony.  The  glory 
of  this  country  is  the  noble  stream.  The  granite  formation  begins  just  below  the  city  of  Middletown,  at  a  place 
called  the  Straits,  where  the  river,  hemmed  in  by  the  bold  hills,  is  only  thirty-five  rods  wide,  and  runs  nearly  to 
the  mouth  at  Saybrook.  The  scenery  at  this  part  is  picturesque  and  beautiful  in  the  extreme,  green  with 
wealth  of  trees  in  summer,  and  literally  revelling  in  brilliant  colors  in  the  fall.  In  1652  the  town  of  Mattabes- 
sctt,  as  it  was  first  called,  was  represented  in  the  General  Court;  and  in  November,  1653,  the  General  Court 
further  approved  "that  the  name  of  the  plantation  commonly  called  Mettabesseck  should,  for  time  to  come,  be 
called  Middletown."  The  name  was  probably  given  to  it  on  account  of  its  lying  between  the  towns  up  the 
river  and  Saybrook  at  its  mouth.  Who  the  first  settlers  were  it  is  impossible  to  determine;  the  first  few  pages 
of  the  records  are  lost,  and  others  are  nearly  obliterated.  The  number  of  taxable  persons  in  1654  was  thirty- 
one,  and  sixteen  years  thereafter  they  had  only  increased  to  fifty-two.  The  planters  (as  they  were  called  in  the 
colonial  phrase)  came  from  the  mother  country,  Hartford,  and  Wethersficld,  and  a  few  from  Massachusetts. 

MIDDLETOWN   SINCE   DATE  OF  INCORPORATION. 

Middletown  was  incorporated  in  1784,  and  her  colleges  and  schools  of  to-day,  her  numerous  spires,  her 
enterprising  industries  and  numerous  banks,  all  tell  the  story  of  the  collected  wealth  of  two  centuries.  High 
Street,  one  hundred  and  eighty  feet  above  the  river,  is  built  up  of  costly  and  elegant  residences,  set  in  the  most 
cultivated  horticultural  grounds.  The  arching  sweep  of  the  elms  forms  a  superb  vista  of  sweeping  foliage.  The 
view  from  this  street  is  surpassingly  beautiful.  The  Wosleyan  University  fronts  on  High  Street.  This  insti- 
tution was  founded  in  18.S1.  The  Berkeley  Divinity  School  on  Main  Street  is  designed  for  the  training  of 
young  men  for  the  ministry  of  the  Episcopal  Church.     The  educational  facilities  of  the  city  arc  considerably 

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enhanced  by  the  Free  Russell  Library ;  in  fact,  like  the  majority  of  the  New   England  towns,  Middletuwn  has 
long  been  noted  for  her  schools  and  facilities  of  learning.    The  appearance  of  the  town,  too,  is  greatly  enhanced 


TI\E£T, 

VIE.V/-  SOVTH' 


by  four  church  edifices,— the  first  Congregational  or  North  Church,  the  South  Congregational,  the  Episcopal, 
and  the  Roman  Catholic,— all  of  considerable  architectural  pretensions.  Middletown  has  several  banking  insti- 
tutions, all  in  a  sound  and  healthy  condition,  ably  and  prudently  managed,  and  constituting  one  of  the  most 


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l)otcnt  agencies  in  building  the  great  trades  and  industries  of  the  coiuniunity.     The  population  is  estimated  as 
exceeding  16,000,  in  opposition  to  the  census  returns  of  1880,  which  ^ave  11,731. 


The  sketches  of  the  manufacturing  and  commercial  concerns  given  in  the  following  pai^res  will  enable  the 
reader  to  form  a  general  notion  of  the  extent  and  character  of  the  manufacturing  and  commercial  industries  of 
Middletown,  and  ift'ili  serve  to  justify  all  that  has  been  said  as  to  the  flourishing  condition  of  this  enterprising 
nnd  pleasantly  situated  town.  • 


MIDDLESEX  BANKING  COMPANY.- The  xMiddlesex  Banking 
Company  of  I^Iiddletown  is  one  of  the  most  important  flnan- 
cinl  institutions  of  the  city,  and  in  its  pecuhar  and  success- 
ful working:  methods  it  has  probably  no  superior  in  the 
state.  It-s  business  is  confined  to  dealingrs  with  first  mortgage  loans, 
and  by  its  charter  from  the  state  of  Connecticut  is  subject  to  super- 
vision of  the  State  Bank  Commissioners,  being  put  on  the  same  plane 
in  that  reerard  as  trust  companies  and  savings  banks.  The  mortgage 
loans  in  whicli  it  deals  are  confined  almost  wholly  to  the  well-devel- 
oped and  settled  states.  The  loans  are  made  in  Minnesota,  North 
and  South  Dakota,  western  Wisconsin,  Texas,  and  Colorado,  through 
its  general  western  office  at  St.  Paul,  Minn.,  the  managers  of  which 
are  lai^re  stockholders  in  the  company,  and  are  well  known  as  most 
conservative  operators,  whose  local  knowledge  is  of  the  best  possi- 
ble advantage  in  the  transaction  of  the  company's  business.  Loans 
secured  by  mortgages  of  real  estate  are  always  regarded  as  of  the 
first-class.  Of  these,  the  loans  in  well  settled  westera  states  are  the 
safest,  for  the  following  reasons:  Titles  are  short  and  simple;  collec- 
tion laws  favor  the  lender:  eacli  loan  is  small,  and  each  borrower's 
burden  is  Ught;  values  are  low.  and  any  change  must  be  in  the  direc- 
tion of  an  advance.  The  most  rigid  inspection  is  made  by  agents  on 
the  spot,  who  report  on  the  features  which  make  the  loan  a  desirable 
one  or  otherwise,  giving  detailed  reports  on  the  soil  and  subsoil,  sur- 
face.population.  nationality,  crops,  conditions,  and  prospects,  etc., and 
while  the  area  in  which  the  company  operates  may  be  visited  by  dis- 
aster, it  can  only  be  of  a  temporary  nature,  and  confined  to  a  small 
space,  while  it  is  not  so  large  but  that  it  is  under  the  supervision  of 
the  company's  agents  all  the  time.  The  success  of  this  well-managed 
company  has  been  very  marked.  Its  officers  and  trustees  are  shrewd 
men  of  business,  of  the  highest  character  in  the  community. 

MIDDLETOWN  NEWS  COMPANY,  James  Bond,  Proprietor. 
No.  4'ii  Main  Street.— An  enterprising  and  deservedly  popu- 
lar house  engaged  in  this  line  of  trade  in  Middletown,  enjoy- 
ing a  ver>-  enviable  reputation  for  flrst-cIass,  reliable  busi- 
ness management,  is  that  of  the  Middletown  News  Company.  James 
Bond,  Proprietor.  Mr.  Bond  was  for  many  years  engaged  in  business 
in  Canada  in  various  lines,  and  came  to  Middletown  several  years  ago: 
and  desirous  of  engaging  in  active  business  on  his  own  account,  he  in- 
augurated this  enterprise  in  1888,  which  at  once  secured  an  enduring 
hold  on  popular  favor,  and  during  the  intervening  period  has  built 
up  a  very  large  and  substantial  patronage  that  is  increasing  annu- 
ally in  volume  and  influence.  His  store  is  of  ample  dimensions,  ad- 
mirably arranged  for  the  various  branches  of  his  business,  and  at- 
tractive in  its  appearance.  Here  will  be  found  at  all  times  all  the 
leading  daily  newspapers  from  the  principal  cities  In  the  country: 
also  the  prominent  weeklies,  pictorials,  and  scientific  journals,  peri- 
odicals, and  magazines  received  direct  from  the  publishers  as  soon 
as  published,  besides  all  the  latest  works  published  by  the  Seo- 
side,  Harper's.  Lovell's.  and  other  libraries,  and  those  not  on 
hand  are  procured  at  the  shortest  notice  to  order.  He  also  car- 
ries a  fine  a.ssortment  of  the  l>est  grades  of  legal  and  foolscap, 
letter,  note  and  commercial  ruled  papers,  envelopes,  inks,  pens,  pen- 
cils, pads,  memorandum  books,  diaries,  calendars,  ami  a  general 
line  of  counting-room  and  school  supplies.  He  is  also  engaged  ex- 
tensively in  the  handling  of  fine  foreign  and  domestic  fruits  of  all 
kinds,  and  is  in  constant  receipt  of  large  supplies  of  the  very  best  in 
the  market,  direct  from  shippers  and  producers,  which  are  oflfered 
at  the  very  lowest  prices. 

JE.  BULLARD.  Jeweler,  No.  144  Main  Street.—This  enterprise 
was  established  by  Mr.  BuUard  in  November.  18ft4.  and  from 
the  date  of  its  Inception  has  always  enjoyed  a  liberal  and 
substantial  patronage.    The  premises  occupied  comprise  an 
elegantly  appointed  store.  Iftx4.'i  feet   in  dimensions,  and  otherwise 
admirably  adapted  for  the  prosecution  of  the  business.    The  stock 


is  very  full  and  complete,  and  comprises  gold  and  silver  watches  of 
the  best  American  and  foreign  manufacture;  jewelry  of  the  latest 
designs  and  patterns,  selected  with  cultivated  taste,  and  a  view  to 
beauty  and  utility;  diamonds  of  the  purest  water  and  other  precious 
stones,  mounted  in  the  most  unique  and  latest  styles.  These  arti- 
cles cannot  fail  to  supply  every  want  and  satisfy  every  taste,  at  the 
lowest  possible  prices,  and  are  warranted  as  represented  in  every 
particular.  Three  assistants  are  employed,  and  the  house  is  repre- 
sented through  the  towns  of  the  Naugatuck  Valley  by  two  travelling 
salesmen.  Anything  in  the  jewelry  line  is  made  to  order  at  th^^ 
shortest  possible  notice,  in  the  most  workmanlike  manner,  at  reason- 
able cost,  and  prompt  attention  is  given  to  every  description  of  re- 
pairs. Mr.  Bullard  is  a  native  of  Middletown,  an  enterprising  and 
energetic  business  man,  and  well  deserves  the  large  measiu-e  of  suc- 
cess that  has  attended  his  efforts. 

HOTEL  REED.  J.  W.  Reed,  Proprietor,  Nos.  18.t  and  187  Main 
Street.—This  elegant  house  first  opened  its  doors  to  the  pub- 
lic in  1887;  it  is  a  handsome  brick  structure,  three  stories 
high,  located  at  Nos.  18.')  and  187  Main  Street,  to  which  lies 
been  recently  added  the  handsome  brick  flat  adjoining.  It  contains 
forty-five  airy  and  well  lighted  bed  chambers;  every  room  in  the 
house  is  connected  with  the  office  by  electric  call  bells,  and  each  floor 
with  speaking  tubes:  the  house  is  heated  throughout  with  steam, 
and  illuminated  by  electric  hght  plant,  is  handsomely  and  appropri- 
ately furnished  throughout  with  new  and  modern  furniture,  and  is 
well  supplied  with  bath  rooms  and  water  closets  of  the  most  im- 
proved type.  It  is.  in  fact,  rarely  that  one  can  meet  with  such  an 
hotel  as  this  outside  of  metropolitan  cities,  and  it  is  certainly  one  of 
the  finest  temperance  hostelries  in  the  state  of  Connecticut.  The 
dining  room  is  light  and  spacious,  and  the  tables  are  laden  with  every- 
thing the  season  and  markets  afford,  and  a  handsome  cafp  is  con- 
ducted in  connection  with  the  hotel  proper.  Mr.  J.  W.  Reed,  the 
afifable  and  genial  proprietor,  is  a  native  of  Dayville,  Conn.,  and 
prior  to  engaging  in  the  hotel  business  was  prominently  identified 
with  the  grocery  and  livery  stable  interests  of  that  town.  He  is  a 
gentleman  of  tact  and  ability,  especially  possessed  of  those  social 
qualities  which  form  so  pointed  a  characteristic  of  the  popular  Boni- 
face. The  rates  are  moderate,  ranging  from  Sl.50  to  $C  per  day 
(with  special  terms  to  regular  hoarders!,  and  it  is  with  great  pleasure 
we  recommend  this  very  excellent  house  to  oiu*  numerous  readers. 
Its  guests  always  leave  with  regret  and  retiu-n  with  pleasure,  and 
we  deem  it  quite  safe  to  predict  that  the  Reed  House  has  a  long  and 
prosperous  future  before  it. 

CHAS.  P.  GRAHAM,  Dentist,  No.  2C0  Main  Street.— Success  in 
every  department  of  the  learned  professions  depends  to  a 
very  great  extent  upon  the  intelUgent  proficiency  and  ability 
which  are  brought  to  bear  upon  it.  This  is  more  particularly 
true  as  apphed  to  that  important  branch  of  science  which  is  com- 
prehended in  the  practice  of  dental  surgery.  The  dentist  of  to-day 
stands  second  In  importance  only  to  the  medical  practitioner  in  alle- 
viating or  tending  to  those  wants  of  the  community  which  come 
within  the  scope  of  his  avocation— and  in  no  branch  of  the  profes- 
sions have  more  important  advances  been  made.  The  ablest  expo- 
nent of  this  delicate  department  of  surgical  science  in  Middletown  is. 
unquestionably,  the  subject  of  this  brief  sketch,  Dr.  Chas  P.  Graham, 
His  dental  parlors  and  laboratory  are  admirably  located  at  No.  2fH) 
Main  Street,  where  is  enjoyed  a  large  and  lucrative  practice.  Dr. 
Graham  has  at  his  command  the  latest  and  most  approved  appliances 
known  to  science  for  the  prosecution  of  his  profession,  and  this. 
coupled  with  a  thoroughly  grovinded  knowledge  of  the  theory  and 
practice  of  dentistry  in  all  its  branches,  derived  from  no  less  than 
thirty  years'  practical  experience,  places  him  at  the  head  of  his  pro 
fession  In  this  section.  Dr.  Graham  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  and 
is  personally  highly  esteemed  both  In  social  and  professional  circles. 


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MIDDLETOWN. 


W&  B.  DOUGLAS,  Manufacturers  of  Pumps.  Hydraulic 
Rams,  Garden  and  Fire  Engines,  Etc.— This  industry 
was  begun  by  Messrs.  W.  and  B.  Douglas  in  1832,  who,  be- 
ginning small»  soon  had  to  enlarge  their  facilities,  as  the 
superiority  of  their  product  became  known  to  the  trade  and  the  pub- 
lic. The  process  of  legitimate  expansion  of  supply  in  response  to  the 
growth  of  demand  eventually  resulted  in  1S59  in  the  incorporation 
of  the  vast  interests  involved,  with  a  paid-up  capital  of  $600,000.  The 
concern  has  never  since  had  arival  as  regards  quality  and  extent  of 
its  products.  Mr.  W.  Douglas'  decease  after  an  honorable  and  useful 
career  resulted  in  Mr.  Benjamin  Douglas  becoming  the  company's 
president,  and  under  whose  specially  capable  and  energetic  guidance 
the  company's  operations  have  continued  to  be  extended  and  devel- 
oped. Mr.  J.  M.  Douglas  is  the  efficient  secretary  and  treasurer, 
while  Mr.  B.  Douglas.  Jr  .  is  the  paymaster.  The  late  Mr.  Edward 
Douglas  was  the  assistant  secretary,  and  a  valued  member  of  the  cor- 
poration. His  untimely  decease  occurred  in  Paris.  France,  in  1889, 
while  in  charge  of  the  company's  magniticent  exhibit  at  the  Paris 
Exhibition.  The  company  has,  at  repeated  intervals,  enlarged  its 
works,  at  the  same  time  introducing  all  the  modem  improvements, 
and  they  now  cover  an  area  of  six  acres.  The  buildings  are  substan- 
tial two  and  three  story  structures,  the  main  machine  shops  having 
an  ornamental  tower  and  flagstaff.  The  machine  tools  are  very  num- 
erous and  costly,  and  of  the  latest  pattern,  thus  insuring  perfect 
work  and  greatest  accuracy.  There  are  large  brass  and  iron  foun- 
dries, several  powerful  steam  engines,  and  all  possible  appliances  con- 
ducing to  the  more  economical  and  improved  construction  of  pumps 
and  hydraulic  machinery.  An  average  force  of  3tK)  bands  are  em- 
ployed in  the  manufacture  of  pumps,  hydraulic  rams,  hydrants, 
well-curbs,  galvanized  chain  and  fixtures.  The  stock  embraces  the 
most  complete  line  of  pitcher,  cistern,  well,  and  force  pumps,  both 
for  hand  and  wind  mill  use,  made  in  the  world.  Among  popular  spe- 
cialties are  their  garden  and  fire  engines,  including  the  patent  portable 
fire  annihilators.  the  patent  aquarius,  which  throws  eight  gallons  of 
water  per  minute  fifty  feet  high,  with  the  power  of  one  hand;  aquapult, 
aquanette,  air  pumps,  force  pumps,  including  those  for  power  as 
well  as  hand  use.  Their  "  Little  Giant  "  with  three  cyMnders  is 
specially  popular  for  fire  purposes,  while  their  bilge  and  deck  pumps 
have  no  equal  for  vessel  use.  Their  deep  well  pumps  are  also  far 
superior  to  all  other  makes,  and  include  their  "  Patent  International 
Pump,''  entirely  new,  and  which  gives  the  greatest  flow  at  the  least 
expenditure  of  power.  Its  cistern  and  ordinary  well  pumps  are  made 
in  improved  and  elegant  styles,  and  the  trade  everywhere  prefer  the 
Douglas  pumps  and  fixtures  as  affording  much  the  best  satisfaction 
to  the  public.  The  company  manufacture  over  1.500  varieties  and 
sizes  of  pumps  and  hydraulic  machines;  all  have  the  best  of  materi- 
als, put  together  in  the  most  skilful  manner,  while  the  designs  em  body 
the  ripe  experience  and  inventive  discoveries  of  a  career  of  fifty- 
eight  years  duration.  The  Douglas  pumps  are  emphatically  far  the 
best  for  house,  farm,  factory,  and  ship  use.  They  have  been  awarded 
the  first  prize  wherever  exhibited,  notably  at  the  Paris  Exposition  of 


1889,  and  those  of  1878  and  1862;  at  Vienna  in  1873;  at  the  Centennial' 
Exposition  in  1876,  and  at  Melbourne,  Australia,  in  1881.  These  hon- 
ors are  well  deserved,  and  but  voice  the  popular  verdict,  international 
in  extent,  that  the  Douglas  pumps  are  the  best.  The  industry  is  one 
of  the  utmost  value  to  Middletown,  and  has  materially  contributed  to 
the  development  of  the  city's  resources  and  prosperity.  Mr.  Benjamin 
Douglas,  the  president,  is  a  business  man  of  soundest  judgment  and 
marked  executive  capacity;  he  has  achieved  an  honored  success,  and 
an  enviable  reputation  as  a  public-spirited  citizen  and  capable  finan- 
cier; he  is  also  the  president  of  the  First  National  Bank,  the  leading 
financial  institution  of  the  city.  The  United  States  leads  the  world 
in  many  lines  of  manufacture,  and  in  none  more  absolutely  than  that 
of  pump  manufacturing,  due  to  the  existence  and  progressive  enter- 
prise of  the  corporation  of  W.  &  B.  Douglas. 

JG.  STEWART.  Printer.  No.  171  Court  Street.-Mr.  Stewart 
occupies  desirable  premises,  being  perfectly  equipped  and 
^  provided  with  five  steam  presses  and  appurtenances  for  doing 
the  very  best  book,  job,  and  commercial  work.  He  gives  con- 
stant employment  to  twelve  skilled  and  competent  workmen,  and 
orders  are  executed  in  a  prompt,  neat,  and  finished  manner,  while 
the  prices  charged  are  as  low  as  could  be  desired.  The  business  he 
is  carrying  on  so  successfully  was  established  by  him  in  1879.  and 
from  a  small  beginning  he  has  become  well  known  in  commercial 
circles,  and  has  built  up  a  large,  flourishing  business  by  his  enter- 
prise, and  executing  the  very  highest  class  of  typographic  work. 
Mr.  Stewart  likewise  does  all  kinds  of  book  binding  at  the  shortest 
possible  notice,  at  very  reasonable  prices.  He  is  popular,  and  is 
held  in  the  highest  estimation  by  all  who  know  him  for  his  business 
ability. 

CHARLES  B.  CLARK,  Oyster  House,  No.  165  Main  Street.— This 
popular  place  has  been  successfully  operated  for  a  period  of  over 
eight  years,  and  is  the  daily  resort  for  hundreds  of  people,  en- 
joying a  first-class  patronage,  and  is  highly  appreciated  by  the 
public  generally.  The  dining-room  on  the  ground  floor  measures  25x60 
feet,  and  its  arrangements  and  appointments  are  of  the  best  possible 
character,  reflecting  the  utmost  credit  upon  the  taste  and  judgment  of 
the  proprietor,  while  the  convenience  and  comfort  of  patrons  are 
perfectly  insured.  Oysters  are  served  in  every  style,  and,  the  cuisine 
is  in  charge  of  chefs  of  marked  abihty  and  national  reputation.  All 
the  delicacies  that  can  possibly  be  obtained  are  served  in  liberal 
abundance,  while  the  perfect  manner  in  which  the  viands  are  served 
make  a  raeal  at  Clark's  Oyster  House  a  most  agreeable  experience. 
While  there  are  larger  caf^s  in  the  city,  there  are  none  which  possess 
such  well-founded  claims  upon  the  public  favor,  or  enjoy  a  more 
deserved  popularity.  It  is  the  one  place  above  all  others  where  a 
first-class  meal  and  oysters  in  every  style  can  be  secured  at  a  reason- 
able price.  Mr.  Clark  is  honored  and  esteemed  in  this  city  as  a  gen- 
tleman of  great  executive  ability  and  of  strict  business  integrity,  and 
as  an  accomplished  exponent  of  the  business  in  w  hicb  he  is  engaged. 


Ne^vsr    London. 


^yX  writing  a  sketch  of  New  London  it  is  necessary  to  turn  back  to  the  time  when  the  earliest 
English  settlers  came  to  the  land  now  known  as  New  England  and  sought  to  make  a  home  in 
what  was  little  more  tban  a  wilderness.  The  city  can  trace  its  growth  back  through  years  replete 
with  many  of  the  most  interesting  and  significant  facts  in  our  national  and  colonial  aimals. 
Founded  by  men  of  the  highest  aims  and  noble  spirit,  "  men,"  according  to  a  foreign  writer, 
"  whose  mind  had  derived  a  character  from  the  daily  contemplation  of  superior  beings  and  eternal  interests," 
the  streams  of  whose  influence  have  not  ceased  to  flow  down  steadily  through  all  the  emergencies  and  tests  of 
future  vears,  even  to  the  present.  In  a  real  sense  the  history  of  New  London  is  a  microcosm,  an  edition  in 
miniature  of  the  history  of  the  nation.  From  the  sensational  standpoint.  New  London  must  be  placed  among 
the  few  and  happy  regions  that  appear  to  have  little  or  no  history,  because  it  is  unrelieved  by  points  of  glar- 
ing contrast  or  eminent  calamity.  Nevertheless  the  study  of  its  historic  annals  has  deep  and  intrinsic  interest 
for  every  thoughful  reader,  presenting  many  of  the  great  problems  of  human  life  and  nature  in  new  and  sug- 
gestive lights.  With  such  preamble  we  venture  to  essay  a  brief  sketch  of  New  London's  past,  present,  and 
future,  drawn,  of  course,  within  the  prescribed  limits  of  a  work  of  this  character. 


The  founder  of  New  London's  business  life,  as  of  all  her  other  interests,  was  John  Winthrop,  Jr., 
who  from  the  settlement  in  1646  immediately  directed  his  attention  to  building  up  the  trade  and  mercantile 
industries  of  the  place,  which  were  well  under  way  when  he  a  few  years  later  left,  leaving  them  to  other 
bands,  where  they  were  well  looked  out  for.  The  first  custom  oflicer  for  any  Connecticut  port  was  John  Smith, 
who  was  appointed  to  that  office  at  this  port  by  the  General  Court  in  1659.  Already  quite  a  trade  with  the 
Barbadoes  and  the  other  West  Indies  had  been  built  up,  and  at  this  time  New  London  was  the  leading  port 
in  the  Colony.  Thomas  Merritt  was  appointed  custom  master  for  New  London  in  1668,  and  was  succeeded  in 
1685  by  Daniel  W'ethercll,  who  held  the  office  into  the  seventeenth  century.  The  establishment  of  a  consider- 
able ehip-building  industry  was  made  here  within  two  decades  from  the  settlement  of  the  town.  John  Coit, 
Joseph  Coit,  Hugh  Mould,  and  John  Stevens  were  the  first  shipwrights  at  this  port,  three  barks,  the  Speedwell, 
Jlopeirell,  and  Eudeavor  being  built  here  between  1660  and  1664.  Tliey  averaged  from  twelve  to  twenty  tons, 
and  were  immediately  employed  in  the  West  India  trade.  In  1661  the  New  London  "  Tryall"  was  bnilt  here 
at  a  cost  of  £200,  being  the  largest  and  best  home-made  vessel  on  this  coast  at  the  time.  A  coast  trade  was 
early  entered  into  with  Boston,  being  afterwards  extended  to  New  York  and  Virginia.  Tobacco  and  wheat 
were  quite  commonly  cultivated   here  at  that  time  ;  commercial   intercourse  was  also  entered  upon  at  this  time 

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168 


NEW     LONDON. 


witli  New  Foundland,  fish  and  dried  meats  being  among  the  chief  staples  of  trade.  The  New  London  Society 
of  Trade  and  Commerce  was  organized  in  1730.  It  consisted  of  eighty  members  scattered  throiigli  the  Colony, 
with  headquarters  at  New  London,  and  with  the  purpose  of  organizing  capital  and  enterprise  for  the  forward- 
ing of  colonial  trade  from  this  port.  New  London  suffered  much  during  the  Revolution.  On  Sept.  6th,  1781, 
it  was  captured  by  a  British  force  under  the  traitor  Benedict  Arnold,  who  set  fire  to  the  stores  and  shipping, 
reducing  the  most  valuable  part  of  the  town  to  ashes.  They  then  attacked  Fort  Griswold,  at  Groton,  which  lies 
on  the  opposite  side  of  the  river,  and  massacred  the  garrison  after  it  had  surrendered.  Fort  Trumbull  not  being 
tenable,  as  it  was  on  the  land  side,  had  been  evacuated.  This  fortress,  which  has  been  almost  entirely  rebuilt 
since  1840,  is  one  of  the  best  in  the  country,  mounts  eighty  pieces  of  heavy  ordnance,  and  has  accommodations 
for  a  garrison  of  eight  hundred  men.  Although  the  Civil  War  operating  upon  New  London's  commerce, 
together  with  other  retarding  influences,  such  as  the  discovery  of  petroleum,  succeeded  in  greatly  crippling  it, 
yet  it  managed  to  survive  and  is  still  of  considerable  importance,  although  overshadowed  by  other  interests,  such 
as  the  railroading  and  manufacturing.    The  shipping  has  continued  to  maintain  itself  here  up  to  the  present  time, 


State  St.,  from  opposite  Crocker  House. 

though  just  now  there  seems  to  be  considerable  depression  both  in  the  whale-fishing  and  foreign  trade.  The 
line  of  domestic  fisliing  for  cod,  mackerel,  and  blue-fish  has  been  considerably  developed  in  recent  years,  and 
New  London  is  now  the  great  fish  centre  for  this  line  of  aquatic  merchandise  on  the  Sound.  Taking  into 
account  the  growth  of  her  fisheries  and  her  coast-shipping  business,  notwithstanding  losses  in  otlier  directions, 
New  London  still  maintains  her  position  as  a  leading  port,  and  promises  to  do  so  as  long  as  any  trade  exists  on 
the  Sound. 

POPULATION. 

The  growth  of  the  population  of  this  city  has  been  of  a  steady  character.  In  1850  there  were  eight 
thousand  nine  hundred  and  ninety-one;  in  1880  there  were  ten  thousand  five  hundred  and  twenty-nine;  and  at 
present  the  number  is  estimated  in  the  neighborhood  of  fourteen  thousand.  The  people  as  a  whole  are  indus- 
triously inclined,  arc  enterprising,  progressive,  and  intelligent,  and  are  justly  proud  of  the  beautiful  city  in 
which  are  centred  their  homes  and  interests. 


NEW     LONDON, 


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PUBLIC  BUILDINGS,  SCHOOLS,  CHURCHES,  ETC. 
The  town  lias  an  abiiiulant  supply  of  uood  iiuality  granite  for  building  purposes,  and  many  of  the  residences, 
churches,  and  public  buildings  are  made  of  this  material.  The  streets  are  broad,  well  laid  out,  for  the  most 
part  paved  and  macadamized,  and  shaded  with  magnificent  elm  and  maple  trees.  The  educational  interests  of 
the  town  are  carefully  provided  for;  from  the  earliest  times  they  have  been  the  object  of  painstaking  and  assidu- 
■«ius  activity.  The  scholars  of  New  London  are  not  only  provided  with  comfortable  and  finely  arranged  build- 
ings, but  the  teachers  arc  also  carefully  selected  and  competent.  The  religious  sentiment  of  the  people  is 
■shown  in  the  number  and  beauty  of  their  churches,  which  include  the  St.  James  Episcopal  Church,  the  First 
and  Second  Congregational  Churches,  the  First  and  Second  Baptist  and  Huntington  Avenue  Baptist  Churches, 
liie  Roman  Catholic  Cathedral,  the  First  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  the  People's  Church,  the  Universalist 
<  luircli,  a  Hebrew  Society,  and  a  Colored  f>aptist  Society. 

BANKS,    THE    PRESS,    ETC. 
Tlie  banks,  all  of   which  have  substantial   buildings,  are   the   Savings  Bank  of    New  London,  the  Mariners' 
Savin'jfs  I^>ank,  the  National  Bank  of  Commerce,  the  Union  Bank  of  New  London,  the  National  Whaling  Bank, 


state  St.,  from  Depot. 
the  New  London  City  National  Bank,  and  the  Equitable  Trust  Company,  which  has  a  capital  of  $1,. 500,000. 
Three  enterprising  local  journals  are  at  present  being  published  :  The  Day,  published  every  evening  except 
Sunday  ;  and  by  the  same  company  the  Week,  issued  every  Tuesday,  both  bright,  newsy  sheets  and  with  a  wide 
popularity.  The  Moruing  Telegraph,  founded  in  1885,  and  issued  every  day  except  Sunday,  has  established  a 
leading  position  among  the  dailies  of  Connecticut.  The  municipal  and  kindred  arrangements  include  a 
Fire  Department  excellently  equipped  with  steam  fire-eno;ines  and  the  most  approved  apparatus,  Police  Depart- 
ment, five  Masonic  lodges,  two  Odd  Fellows'  lodges,  five  temperance  societies,  a  Ladies'  Seamens'  Friend 
Society,  Historical  Society,  Telephone  Exchange,  tWo  bands  of  music,  and  a  beautiful  cemetery  called  "  Cedar 
<jrove,"  as  well  as  three  old  burial-grounds,  and  a  ferry  which  makes  hourly  trips  to  Groton.  Delightfully 
situated,  with  every  natural  advantage  for  the  prosecution  of  manufacturing  enterprises  of  great  magnitude,  and 
possessing  every  desirable  attraction  for  a  place  of  residence.  New  London's  advantaijes  caiinot  but  be  appreci- 
ated by  the  capitalist,  the  manufacturer,  the  scholar,  or  the  business  man. 


In  conclusion,  we  refer  our  readers  to  the  succinct  sketches  of  the  succeeding  industries,  which  will   in  a 
measure  serve  to  illustrate  New  London's  importance  as  a  producing  centre.     In   their  distinct  form  a  clearer 


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NEW     LONDON, 


and  better  idea  of  the  city  is  derived  than   by  a  general   article.     As  long  as  her  interests  arc  in  the   hands  of 
men  like  these  her  development  will  be  advanced  on  a  solid  and  substantial  plane,  her  prosperity  will  be  steadily 

increased,  and  her  future  will  be  secure. 


DRUMMOND'S  STEAM  BOILER  WORKS,  No.  53  Water  Street. 
—The  boiler-making  industry  in  New  London  has  a  leading 
representative  in  Mr.  Thomas  Drummond,  whose  extensive 
establishment  is  situated  at  No.  53  Water  Street.  There  is  a 
large  yai-d  connected  with  the  main  line  of  railroad  by  a  side  track, 
and  it  is  well  provided  with  ample  wharfage.  The  building,  which 
is  two  stones  in  height,  measures  40x100  feet,  and  is  equipped  wiih 
special  machinery  and  all  the  necessary  appliances.  Steam  power 
is  employed,  and  a  force  of  from  twenty-five  to  thirty  experienced 
workmen  kept  constantly  engaged.  Mr.  Drummond  furnishes  esti- 
mates for  upright,  horizontal,  maritie  and  locomotive  boilers,  and 


fully  guarantees  all  the  work  turned  out.  Particular  attention  is 
given  to  manufacturing  machine  tools  and  to  repairing.  His  estab- 
lishment is  one  of  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  this  section  of  the  State, 
and  during  his  business  career,  covering  a  period  of  a  quarter  of  a 
century,  he  has  constructed  many  hundreds  of  boilers  of  all  kinds 
and  sizes,  and  in  every  instance  the  best  satisfaction  has  been 
expressed  as  regards  quality  of  material,  workmanship  and  price. 
Mr.  Drummond  is  a  native  of  this  city,  well  end  prominently  known 
in  financial,  commercial  and  manufacturing  circles,  and  is  a  public- 
spirited  citizen.  He  is  doing  a  fine  business  in  all  parts  of  New 
England  and  other  sections  of  the  country. 

NATIONAL  WHALING  BANK;  S.  D.  Laurence.  Esq.,  President; 
B.  A.  Copp,  Esq.,  Cashier;  Bank  Street.— One  of  the  ablest 
and  most  conservatively  managed  financial  institutions,  not 
only  in  New  London,  but  in  thp  New  England  states,  is  the 
old  and  vigorous  National  Whaling  Bank,  which  has  ever  retained 
the  entire  confidence  and  extended  patronage  of  the  communitj'.  It 
was  founded  in  1833,  as  its  name  would  imply,  to  aid  and  develop  the 
then  rapidly  growing  and  flourishing  whale  fishing  interests  of  this 
city:  and  its  operations  have  grown  to  be  very  extensive,  covering 
the  entire  commercial  field.  Its  career  has  ever  been  characterized 
by  a  sound,  able  manafrement,  and  as  a  consequence  has  a  wide- 
spread popularity.  In  1865  it  was  reorganized  under  the  U.  S.  Laws 
as  the  "  National  Whaling  Bank."  Its  capital  stock  of  $150,000  is 
held  at  a  high  premium,  having  always  been  a  most  remunerative 
investment,  while  the  larere  surplus  fund  and  resources  of  $1,009.. 
214.06  indicate  its  splendid  financial  condition.  Its  hues  of  discounts 
cover  much  of  the  choicest  commercial  paper  here  issued.  It  makes 
loans  on  approved  collateral,  makes  collections  on  all  points  through 
its  chain  of  correspondents,  and  generally  affords  its  customers 
every  facility  of  legitimate  banking,  issuing  letteis  of  credit  and 
drafts,  buying  and  selling  foreign  exchange,  etc.  The  president,  S. 
D.  Laurence.  Esq.,  is  a  prominent  and  respected  citizen  of  New  Lon- 
don, and  a  financier  of  sound  judgment  and  wide  range  of  experi. 
ence.  He  has  the  valued  support  of  Mr.  B.  A.  Copp  as  cashier,  who 
is  a  trained,  valued,  and  most  efficient  bank  officer.  The  Boaid  of 
Directors  is  composed  of  Messrs.  S.  D.  Laurence.  F.  W.  Laurence, 
Jas.  J.  Laurence.  R.  M.  Jerome,  and  Jas.  H.  Caulkins,  all  prominent 
and  infiuential  capitalists.  The  bank  building  is  a  substantial  and 
handsome  structure,  with  all  modem  conveniences,  and  25x50  feet 
in  dimensions.  It  has  an  elegant  and  commodious  counting-room, 
large  and  handsome  directors'  and  presidents'  rooms,  and  every 
facility  and  convenience  for  the  satisfactory  transaction  of  the  great 
volume  of  business  centred  here.  New  London  is  to  be  congratulated 
upon  the  possession  of  such  an  old  and  flourishing  bank  as  this  is. 


K.  BTEBRY,  Sail-Maker,  No.  94  Bank  Street.— Among  th*^ 
leading  and  representative  sail-makers  in  New  London 
J  none  maintains  a  better  reputation  for  skill  and  reliability 
than  Mr.  A.  N.  Sterry.  He  is  a  native  of  this  state,  and 
established  his  present  enterprise  in  1880,  after  having  been  for  many 
years  connected  with  the  industry  in  other  ways.  From  its  inception 
the  venture  has  been  a  positive  and  permanent  success,  and  the  trade- 
is  a  flourishing  one.  The  patronage  extends  along  the  entire  New 
England  seaboard,  and  the  products  of  the  house  are  to  be  found  on 
vessels  in  every  quarter  of  the  globe.  The  loft  occupies  the  third 
floor  of  a  four-story  frame  building,  and  is  35x65  feet  in  dimensions. 
It  is  amply  provided  with  every  facility  for  the  successful  prosecu- 
tion of  the  business  on  an  extensive  scale,  employment  being  afforded 
to  five  skilled  assistants.  Sails  for  all  classes  of  craft  are  made  to 
oi'der  in  the  most  expeditious  and  superior  manner  at  the  lowest 
figures  consistent  with  first  class  workmanship  and  excellent  mate- 
rial, and  satisfaction  is  guaranteed  in  every  case.  A  large  and 
varied  assortment  is  kept  in  stock  for  sale,  including  new  and 
second-hand  sails  of  every  description,  tarpaulins,  tents,  covers,  and 
canvas  of  all  kinds,  repairing  being  likewise  attended  to  with  neat- 
ness and  despatch;  Mr.  Sterry  is  a  practical  sail-maker,  and  per- 
sonally superintends  the  details  of  his  large  business.  He  is  a  mem- 
ber of  the  G.  A.  R.,  and  served  four  and  a  half  years  in  the  Civil 
War  as  captain  in  the  13th  Connecticut  Regiment.  He  is  a  promi- 
nent member  of  the  A.  O.  U-  W.,  also  of  the  American  Mechanics, 
and  is  highly  esteemed  by  all  classes  of  the  community. 

IRVING  U.  LYON,  Contiactor  and  Builder.  Coit  Street.— Thirty - 
five  years  of  continuous  and  successful  business  is  a  record  of 
which  any  man  may  well  be  proud,  establishing  as  it  does  the 
upright,  honorable  methods  and  rare  executive  ability  devoted 
to  its  conduct.  Such  is  in  brief  the  history  of  the  well-known  house 
building  and  general  contracting  business  located  on  Coit  Street,  and 
of  which  Mr.  Irving  U,  Lyon  is  now  the  proprietor.  The  inception 
of  this  business  dates  back  to  1855,  the  founder  being  Mr.  John  Lyon. 
who  continued  in  its  successful  conduct  until  succeeded,  in  1881,  by 
hisson,  the  present  proprietor.  The  premises  are  ample  for  the  needs 
of  the  business.  There  is  a  two-storied  frame  office  and  shop  20x40 
feet  in  size,  with  spacious  yards  for  the  storage  of  material,  etc. 
Thirty  hands  are  emploj-ed,  and  everything  in  the  line  of  house- 
building and  general  carpenter  work  is  done.  Many  of  the  finest 
public  and  private  buildings  in  and  about  New  London  bear  witness 
to  the  superior  work  done  by  this  establishment,  and  Mr.  Lyon  has 
now  in  hand  large  contracts  for  work  in  course  of  construction  or 
soon  to  be  started.  Mr.  Lyon  was  born  in  New  London,  is  generally 
respected,  and  is  a  recognized  leader  in  his  field  of  skilled  industr}-. 

ANDREW  HOBRON  &  SON.  Jewelers.  No.  65  State  Street.— This 
is  one  of  the  leading  jewelry  houses  not  only  in  the  city, 
and  for  nearly  forty  years  the  firm  of  Messrs.  Andrew 
Hobron  &  Son  has  been  recognized  as  one  of  the  principal 
business  concerns  in  New  London.  It  was  established  in  1853  by  the 
senior  partner,  Mr.  Andrew  Hobron,  who  in  1878  took  his  son,  W. 
E.  Hobron,  into  partnership.  The  stock  is  large  and  complete,  and 
includes  all  kinds  of  watches  and  clocks,  besides  eveiy  description 
of  gold,  silver,  and  jet  jewelry,  in  rings,  pins,  necklaces,  bracelets, 
etc.,  also  plated  and  silver  ware  in  tea  sets,  ice  pitchers,  cruet  stands, 
and  other  articles.  In  addition  to  the  sale  of  the  above  goods  this 
house  pays  particular  attention  to  repairing,  and  invariably  gives 
the  utmost  satisfaction  to  patrons.  An  efficient  force  of  the  most 
.skilled  workmen  is  employed,  thus  insuring  prompt  attention  to  alt 
orders.  The  premises  occupied  are  large  and  convenient,  measuring 
25x60  feet.  The  store  is  elegantly  and  attractively  fitted  up,  and 
provided  with  all  modern  conveniences  and  facilities.  Mr.  Andrew 
Hobron  is  a  native  of  New  York,  and  a  gentleman  of  fine  business 
talent  and  of  great  experience  in  the  jewelry  trade.  His  son  and 
partner,  who  was  born  in  this  city,  is  also  a  thoroughly  practical 
jeweler  and  good  business  man.  As  a  firm  they  bear  an  enviable 
reputation  for  promptitude,  energy,  and  probity 


NHW     LONDON. 


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TYLER  B.  EARLE,   Livery,  Sale,  and  Boarding  Stable,  Nos.  9 
and  11  Golden  Street,  near  Bauk.— This  admirably  conducted 
livery  and   boarding  stable   was  established   in   1873  by  Mr. 
Ertrle,  who  has  nianaped  the  enterprise  with  signal  success. 
The  building  is  of  brick,  two  stories  high  and  64x84  feet  in  dimen- 
sions.   It  is  fitted  up  with  all  moilern  conveniences,  well  lighteil, 
ventilated,  and  drained,  and  aflfords  fli'St  class  accommodations  for 


upwards  of  fifty  horses  and  an  equal  number  of  carriages.  Every 
department  is  ably  managed.  Mr.  Earle  owns  about  thirty  fine 
stylish  horses  and  a  number  of  carriages,  coaches.  coup6s,  etc..  and 
can  send  out  the  most  fashionable  equipages  for  weddings,  parties, 
funerals,  etc.,  at  the  shortest  notice,  and  attended  by  careful,  reliable 
drivers.  The  boarding  department  is  under  careful  supervision,  and 
Mr.  Earle  has  in  his  charge  many  fine  horses  belonging  to  the 
citizens.  Altogether  a  splendid  business  is  done.  The  office  has 
telephonic  connection,  and  orders  at  all  hours  of  the  day  or  night 
receive  prompt  attention.  Mr.  Earle  is  a  native  of  Rhode  Island, 
and  is  widely  and  popularly  known  in  New  London,  where  he  has 
resided  for  some  years.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Odd  Fellows  and 
of  the  American  Mechanics,  and  is  connected  with  the  fire  depart- 
ment of  the  city. 

GLOSENO,  Harness.  Etc..  No.  140  Bank  Street.— Among  the 
most  popular  manufacturers  of  harness  and  dealers  in 
horse  clothing  in  this  city  none  are  more  practical  or 
popular  than  Mr.  Gilbert  Loseno.  Since  he  commenced 
business  operations  at  his  present  stand.  No.  140  Bank  Street,  four 
years  ago,  a  first  class,  substantial  patronage  has  rewarded  his  well 
directed  efforts.  His  store  is:Wx.50  feet  iu  area,  and  in  the  rear  of 
this  is  a  workshop  25x30  feet  in  size.  The  store  is  tastefully  fitted 
up  and  equipped.  Mr.  Loseno  makes  a  specialty  of  manufacturing 
light,  heavy,  single  and  double  narness  for  coach,  carriage,  wagon, 
light  driving  and  track  purposes,  and  fully  guarantees  all  the 
material  used  and  the  workmanship.  Repairing  is  {lone  promptly 
in  the  best  manner.  In  the  store  Mr.  Loseno  makes  a  fine  display 
o£  harness  of  all  kinds,  saddles,  whips,  bridles,  robe.s,  nets,  blankets, 
and  horse-goods  generally,  combs,  brushes,  etc.,  and  his  prices  can- 
not be  otherwise  than  satisfactory.  Althougli  a  resident  of  the 
"States"  many  years,  Mr.  Loseno  is  a  native  of  Canada.  Hig 
reputation  for  skill,  reliability,  and  promptness  is  of  the  highest,  and 
he  is  deservedly  popular  as  a  citizen. 

G  WILLIAMS  &  SON,  Bakers,  No.  34  Golden  Street.-In  this 
city,  among  the  leading  well-known  representative  bakers 
^  and  confectioners  there  are  none  having  a  wider  reputa- 
tion for  the  superior  excellence  of  their  products  than 
Messrs.  G.  Williams  &  Ron.  Mr.  Williams,  the  senior  partner,  who 
Is  a  native  of  England,  came  to  this  city  over  half  a  century  ago.  and 
previous  to  locating  in  New  London  was  engaged  in  business  in 
Canada.  He  commenced  operations  in  thLs  city  in  1B4S  on  the  site 
now  occupied,  and  met  with  a  splendid  success.  In  1K67  he  took  his 
son,  Mr.  G.  C.  Williams,  into  partnership,  and  in  1883  erected  the 
commodious  building  in  which  he  is  now  located.  It  is  a  handsome 
three  story  structure,  having  a  front  of  .35  feet  with  a  depth  of  100 
feet,  and  is  admirably  fitted  up.  The  bakery  is  in  the  rear  on  Green 
Street.    It  is  commodious  and  well  equipped,   and  besides  three 


ovens  of  large  capacity,  contains  every  modern  convenience  for  the 
business.  The  firm  bake  fresh,  e\evy  day,  all  kinds  of  family  and 
hotel  bread  and  rolls,  l)uus,  etc.,  plain  and  fancy  cakes,  etc.,  made 
from  the  finest  flour  and  other  ingredients.  The  firm  supply  a 
wide-spread  demand  in  the  city  and  district.  The  bread,  cakes,  and 
confectionery  made  here  are  always  of  a  uniform  excellent  quality, 
and  that  they  are  appreciated  by  the  public  is  evidenced  by  the 
splendid  business  done.  Orders  are  always  promptly  filleJ.  In  the 
bakery  upwards  of  twenty-five  practical  bakers  and  confectioners 
are  employed,  and  five  wagons  are  utilized  for  making  deliveries  to 
customers.  Mr.  Williams  senior  has  always  been  prominently 
identified  with  the  local  affairs  of  the  city,  and  has  held  the  office  of 
alderman  several  terms,  was  a  member  for  four  terms  of  the  state 
legislature,  and  chief  of  the  veteran  fire  department.  His  son  is  a 
native  of  this  city.  He  is  a  veteran  of  the  war,  and  served  with 
distinction  in  the  14th  U  S.  regulars  as  a  sergeant  and  was  present 
on  many  hard  fought  fields.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  Order, 
and  is  held  iu  high  esteem  by  his  comrades  and  the  public  generally. 

PALMER  &SISTARE,  Meats,  Etc.,  No.  150  Bank  Street.— This 
ably  conducted  establishment  was  founded  iu  1884  by  Mr.  H. 
0.  Palmer,  who  in  the  spring  of  1890  associated  with  him  Mr. 
J.  M.  Sistare.  The  store  has  a  front  of  30  feet  with  a  depth 
of  50  feet.  It  is  tastefully  fitted  up  with  marble  top  counters  and 
tables,  refrigerators  for  keeping  meats,  etc.,  pure,  fresh,  and  sweet, 
and  throughout  it  is  scrupulously  clean  and  presents  a  very  inviting 
appearance.  Every  day  a  fine  display  is  made  of  the  choicest  cuts 
of  beef,  lamb,  mutton,  veal,  and  pork  (which  are  a  specialty),  and 
also  nicely  dressed  poultry,  game,  fresh  vegetables,  fruits  in  season, 
prime  dairy  and  creamery  butter,  fresh  eggs,  country  produce,  etc. 
The  firm  receive  their  supplies  direct  from  producers  and  ship- 
pers, and  always  have  the  finest  and  best  goods,  eveiything  being 
fresh,  wholesome,  and  of  uniform  excellence.  Besides  a  first-class 
familj-^atronage,  the  firm  supply  hotels,  and  have  «.  good  steam- 
boat trade.  By  reasonable  prices  and  couiteons  attention  a  wide 
reputation  has  been  built  up,  and  a  success  achieved  as  well  merited 
as  deserved.  From  six  to  eight  assistants  and  four  horses  and 
wagons  are  employed.  Orders  are  called  for  and  delivered  promptly, 
and  every  attention  is  paid  to  the  wants  of  customers.  Both  mem- 
bers of  the  firm  are  gentlemen  in  middle  life,  and  were  born  in  this 
city.  They  have  made  a  close  study  of  the  requirements  of  the 
public  iu  their  line  of  business,  and  are  always  well  prepared  to 
meet  all  demands  satisfactorily, 

CAJIL  J.  VIETS,  Bookseller  and  Stationer,  and  Publisher  of 
DaboU's  Almanac,  No.  4  Main  Street.  Next  Door  to  State. — 
The  book  store  is  a  leading  factor  in  the  commercial  life  not 
only  of  large  cities,  but  of  every  town  and  village  in  the  land. 
One  of  the  oldest  established  concerns  of  this  kind  in  Connecticut  is 
located  in  New  London,  viz.,  that  of  Mr.  Carl  J.  Viets,  at  No.  4 
Main  StX'eet.  It  was  founded  iu  1830  by  Messrs.  Bowles  Bros.  After 
several  changes  in  ownership  Mr.  Charles  Allyn  assumed  control 
in  1878,  and  in  1888  was  succeeded  by  Mr.  Viets.  The  premises  occu- 
pied comprise  two  floors,  each  having  an  area  of  ^0x60  feet.  They 
are  elegantly  furnished  and  fitted  up,  and  the  assortment  of  the 
stock  is  the  largest  and  moat  varied  in  the  city.  The  latest  and  best 
works  of  the  most  popular  writers  are  here  to  be  found  as  soon  as 
placed  on  the  market,  the  collection  embracing  all  the  standard 
works  in  every  branch  of  literature,  science,  and  art.  A  full  line  of 
fancy  and  plain  stationery  is  also  carried,  including  blank  books  of 
all  descriptions,  school  and  counting  room  sui)plies,  etc.  Mr.  Viets 
is  the  publisher  of  Daboll's  Almanac,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of 
school  books,  etc.  He  employs  four  assistants,  and  has  a  first-class 
and  valuable  patronage.  He  is  a  member  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  also  of 
the  Society  of  American  Mechanics,  is  a  graduate  of  Cla^erack  Mili- 
tary Academy,  and  enjoys  a  well  deseiTed  success. 

CAULKINS  &  PREXTIS.  Undertakers  and  Embalmers,  No.  10 
Bradley  Street.  — .\n  old  established  and  representative  New 
London  house  is  that  of  Messrs.  Caulkins  &  Prentis,  under- 
takers and  embalmers.  It  was  originally  established  by  J.  R. 
Hammond  iu  18G9.  In  1880  Mr.  Caulkins  became  a  copartner  under 
the  style  of  Hammond  &  Caulkins.  and  under  this  title  the  business 
was  continued  until  1888, when  Mr.  Hammond  retired  ard  Mr.  Prentis 
was  admitted  to  partnership  under  the  present  firm  name.  A  three- 
storied  frame  building  -iOxiJO  feet  is  occupied,  and  the  entire  estab 


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NEW     LONDON, 


lishment  is  a  mociel  of  tlioroiigh  equipment  and  systematic  and  con- 
venient arrangement.  In  tlie  show  room  is  displayed  a  superior 
Assortment  of  coffins,  caskets,  burial  robes,  etc.,  and  the  embalming 
department  is  fuily  supplied  with  the  newest  and  best  improved 
methods  and  appliances  for  the  purpose.  The  workshop  is  equally 
well  supplied  with  all  tools  and  other  requisites.  Messrs.  Caulkins 
&  Prentis  take  full  charge  of  funerals,  looking  after  every  detail  and 
reUeving  the  friends  of  all  care,  from  the  preparation  of  the  body  to 
the  final  sepulture.  They  have  won  an  enviable  popularity  by  their 
eminently  satisfactory  services,  and  their  business  is  correspond- 
ingly extensive.  Messrs.  Caulkins  &  Prentis  are  natives  of  New- 
London,  and  are  numbered  among  her  representative  and  honored 
citizens. 

RS.  SMITH  &  SON,  Furniture,  Etc.,  No.  29  State  Street.— This 
importarit  and  representative  house  in  the  furniture  trade 
in  New  London  was  established  thirty-six  years  ago  by 
Comstock  &  Smith,  who  continued  it  until  1868,  when  Mr. 
Smith  assumed  control,  and  in  I88T  he  took  his  son,  Mr.  C.  E.  Smith, 
into  partnership.  The  firm  occupy  a  brick  building,  three  stories  in 
height  and  23x143  feet  in  dimensions.  It  is  admirably  arranged  and 
contains  every  facility  for  the  storage  and  display  of  the  exten- 
sive stock  of  goods  carried.  In  the  salesroom  on  the  first  floor  a 
splendid  exhibit  is  made  of  richly  upholstered  parlor  and  bedroom 
suites  in  all  the  new  popular  styles,  also  dining-room,  library,  and 
kitchen  furniture,  together  with  a  varied  assortment  of  tables, 
stands,  wardrobes,  buffets,  chaii-s,  rockers,  etc.  The  stock  is  one 
of  the  largest  and  most  complete  in  its  assortment  to  be  seen  in  the 
city,  and  is  the  best  production  of  manufacturers  of  unquestioned 
reputation,  and  in  every  respect  is  fully  warranted  as  represented. 
Prices  are  governed  by  moderation,  and  no  pains  are  spared  to  give 
the  best  satisfaction.  During  its  long  career  this  house  has  main- 
tained an  enduring  hold  on  public  confidence  and  commanded  first- 
■class  substantial  city  and  coimtry  custom.  Six  assistants  are  em- 
ployed. Mr.  Ralph  S.  Smith  is  a  native  of  Chatham,  and  his  son  was 
born  in  this  city.  They  enjoy  the  esteem  and  unbounded  confidence 
of  all  their  patrons. 

FREDERICK  H.  H,\KRIS.  (Successor  to  Shepard  &  Harris.) 
Dealer  in  Fine  Custom  Clothing,  Gents'  Furnishuig  Goods, 
Ready-Made  Clothing,  Etc..  No.  02  State  Street.— This,  old 
established  anil  largely  patronized  tailoring  house  was  origi- 
nally founded  in  1834  by  the  firm  of  Shepard  &  Harris,  who  conducted 
the  business  with  much  success  until  1886,  when  Mr.  Shepard  with 
drew,  and  the  management  devolved  upon  the  present  proprietor. 
It  is  the  leading  house  of  its  kind  in  New  London,  and  occupies  two 
floors  of  a  fine  and  substantial  building  in  one  of  the  most  desirable 
and  central  locations  in  the  city,  each  floor  having  an  area  of  25x100 
feet.  The  first  story  is  utilized  as  salesrooms  and  office,  while  a 
well  equipped  workroom  is  on  the  second  floor.  The  store  is  hand- 
somely appointeil,  and  employment  is  afforded  to  about  fifteen 
salesmen,  cutters,  fitters,  etc.  A  large,  flrst  class  stock  is  carried, 
including  the  latest  novelties  in  fancy  cassimeres,  serges,  cloths, 
checks,  plaids,  stripes,  and  fashionable  woolens  and  worsteds  in 
great  variety,  from  which  the  nobby  suits  and  garments  for  which 
the  house  is  famous  are  made  to  order.  A  full  liue  of  ready  made 
clothing  is  also  to  be  found  here,  and  from  which  the  most  fastidious 
in  dress  may  select;  also  gents'  furnishings  in  endless  variety. 
Custom  made  work  is  the  leading  specialty,  and  all  garments  leaving 
this  establishment  can  be  relied  upon  to  be  first-class,  alike  as  to 
style,  cut,  finish,  and  fabric,  while  the  lowest  prices  at  all  times 
prevail.  The  trade  is  large  and  substantial,  and  the  patronage 
fashionable.  Mr.  Harris  is  a  practical  and  expert  tailor,  who  gives 
close  personal  supervision  to  all  the  details  of  his  business.  He  is  a 
native  of  the  city,  and  is  popular  alike  in  social  and  business  circles. 

HJ.  CROCKER'S  MARINE  RAILWAYS,  Fort  Neck.— New 
London  is  the  most  important  port  of  entry  along  the 
shores  of  Connecticut,  and  many  vessels  in  the  coasting 
trade  and  engaged  in  the  fisheries  and  whaling  pass  in 
and  out  of  the  harbor  in  the  course  of  a  year.  For  the  purpose  of 
repairing  and  fitting  out  these  vessels  every  convenience  is  at  hand, 
and  among  the  facilities  are  H.  J.  Crocker's  Marine  Railways,  lo- 
cated at  Fort  Neck.    These  railways  were  built  and  put  in  success- 


ful operation  by  5Ir.  Daniel  Crocker  twenty-flve  years  ago,  and  were 
conducted  and  managed  by  him  until  some  months  ago,  when  he 
was  succeeded  by  his  son,  the  present  owner.  The  railways  have  a 
capacity  for  hauling  out  vessels  of  700  or  800  tons.  A  sufficient  force 
of  shipwrights,  caulkers,  and  workmen  is  employed,  and  vessels  are 
taken  out  of  the  water,  overhauled  and  repaired  in  the  best  manner 
without  unnecessary  delays.  The  premises  are  spacious,  and  be- 
sides the  railways  contain  a  two  story  building,  80x60  feet  in  area, 
in  which  is  located  the  office  and  a  commodious  store  for  the 
sale  of  ship  chandlery.  This  is  the  largest  business  of  its  kind  in 
the  city.  A  large  stock  is  always  carried,  embracing  cordage,  oils, 
paints,  tar,  pitch,  etc.,  and  everything  pertaining  to  the  business. 
Mr.  Crocker,  who  was  born  in  this  city,  is  in  the  full  prime  of  lite, 
and  highly  esteemed  in  shipping  and  commercial  circles. 

WM.  A.  HOLT,  Groceries  and  Provisions,  No.  50  Main  Street. 
—This  store  was  established  in  1838  by  Mr.  Wm.  A.  Holt, 
who  in  I860  formed  a  partnership  under  the  style  of  Holt 
&  Avery.  In  1884  Mr.  Holt  acquired  his  partner's  interest 
in  the  enterprise,  and  became  sole  proprietor.  He  has  been  en- 
gaged for  the  past  thirty-two  years  in  serving  the  public  of  New 
London  with  the  most  reliatle  groceries  of  every  description,  and 
has  built  up  a  first-class  line  of  custom.  He  occupies  a  three-story 
frame  building,  25x100  feet  in  dimensions,  and  the  large  stock  carried 
comprises  the  finest  grades  of  choice  groceries  of  every  kind,  teas, 
coffees,  spices,  sngar,  flour,  etc.  A  specialty  is  made  of  imported 
wines  and  liquors.  Four  clerks  are  employed,  and  the  utmost 
courtesy  is  extended  to  all  customers.  Purchases  are  delivered  free 
by  wagon  to  any  part  of  the  city.  Mr.  Holt  is  a  native  of  Con- 
necticut, is  president  of  the  Board  of  Trade,  and  is  an  active  Free 
Mason. 


M' 


'  OSES  D.^RROW,  Dealer  in  Coal,  Wood,  Flagging  Stone, 
Brick,  Lime,  Drain  Tile,  Etc.,  Nos.  63  and  65  Water  Street.— 
i  an  old  time  honored  and  representative  establish- 
ment engaged  in  the  trade  in  coal,  wood,  flagging  stone, 
brick,  lime,  cement,  calcined  plaster,  drain  tile,  firebrick,  etc.  It 
was  foimded  1851  by  Messrs.  Darrow  &  Fellows,  but  Mr.  Fellows 
retiring  in  the  following  year  it  has  since  continued  under  the 
present  name  and  style,  and  has  always  maintained  a  leading  posi- 
tion in  the  trade.  The  premises  consist  of  a  double  frame  building, 
two  stories  40x80  feet  in  size,  and  a  commodious  yard  ia  the  rear, 
terminating  in  a  well  equipped  wharf  at  the  harbor  side.  In  the 
yard  are  several  sheds  with  a  storage  capacity  for  1200  tons  of  coal, 
while  the  accommodations  for  wood,  drain  tile,  flagging  stone,  etc., 
are  equally  large  and  adapted  to  the  purpose.  The  establishment 
has  the  most  advantageous  transportation  facilities,  having  the  rail- 
road on  one  side  and  the  harbor  on  the  other.  The  stock  is  large, 
comprehensive,  and  complete,  and  a  highly  successful  general  busi- 
ness is  done.  Mr.  Darrow  is  a  native  of  New  London  and  has  long 
been  counted  among  her  representative  and  honored  business  men. 
He  is  a  member  of  the  F.  &  A.  M.  Royal  Arch  degree,  and  a  Knight 
Templar. 

SAMUEL  DUDLEY,  Dealer  in  Iron  and  Steel,  Carriage  and 
Wagon  Materials,  Blacksmiths'  Supplies,  Etc.,  No.  5  Cleveland 
Street.— This  popular  business  house  was  established  in  1870 
by  the  present  proprietor,  and  from  the  start  has  been  emi- 
nently successful.  His  premises  comprise  in  all  eleven  rooms,  hav- 
ing a  total  area  of  40x175  feet.  They  are  perfect  in  all  their  arrange- 
ments and  equipments,  and  to  five  skilled  and  experienced  hands 
steady  employment  is  given.  Mr.  Dudley  is  favorably  known  to  the 
trade  all  over  the  New  England  States,  and  brings  a  wide  range  of 
experience  to  bear.  The  stock  is  one  of  the  largest  and  most  desirable 
in  the  city,  and  it  includes  all  descriptions  of  carriage  and  wagon  ma- 
terials, iron  and  steel,  carriage  hardware,  paints,  varnishes,  brushes, 
blacksmiths'  suppUes,  etc.  Orders  are  carefully  tilled  and  the  trade 
extends  over  a  very  large  territory,  necessitating  the  employment 
of  a  number  of  travelling  salesmen.  The  house  handles  only  the 
best  and  most  reliable  goods,  and  offers  advantages  in  prices  very 
difficult  to  be  duplicated  elsewhere.  Mr.  Dudley  is  a  native  of  this 
state,  and  is  one  of  New  London's  most  progressive  and  enterpris- 
ing citizens,  is  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Trade,  and  highly  esteemed 
in  social  and  business  circles. 


NEW     LONDON, 


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PUTNAM  FT.TRNITURE  MANUFACTURING  COMPANY,  Nos. 
VX,  1:^,  ami  130  Bank  Stret't.— Ainoug  tlit'  lending  business 
houses  in  New  Louiton  special  mention  should  be  made  of  the 
responsible  and  widely  known  eoncern  of  the  Putnam  Fur- 
niture Manufaeturin?  Company.  It  was  established  ill  July,  1889,  by 
Nelson  S.  and  Geo.  N.  Putnam,  both  natives  of  Massachusetts,  and 
from  its  inception  took  a  foremost  position  amouf?  the  instalment 
houses  in  New  England,  which  it  has  ever  since  maintained.  The 
premises  utilized  for  the  purpose  of  the  concern  are  ceatially 
located  at  Nos.  126,  ViS,  and  130  Bank  street,  and  packed  full  of  tlie 


most  desirable  pieces  of  furniture  needed  to  furnish  a  modern  house. 
This  firm  carries  every  thiu?  needed  in  a  house  from  cellar  to  attic. 
A  visit  to  their  extensive  wareroonis  is  a  treat  for  lovers  of  fine  fur- 
niture, as  the  firm  always  have  something  new  and  novel  to  inter- 
est visitors.  Messrs  Putnam  are  wideawake,  enterprising,  ambitious 
and  aggressive,  a  fact  know  n  to  the  wholesale  trade,  who.  when  they 
have  anything  which  has  merit,  always  give  them  the  exclusive  sale 
of  their  goods  in  this  city.  They  control  the  Grand  Oil  Heater,  the 
Peerless  A^l3U9tal>le  Mirrors,  etc.,  all  of  which,  by  judicious  advertis- 
ing, they  have  brought  before  the  people  with  such  good  results  that 
there  is  nothing  new  but  what  they  have  it  as  soon  as  New  York 
or  Boston  firms.  They  sell  either  for  cash  or  on  easy  partial  pay- 
ments. Their  prices  are  always  the  lowest.  They  have  increased 
their  trade  so  that  they  now  employ  twelve  men  all  the  year  round; 
and  May  next  they  move  into  their  new  building  on  Bank  Street, 
wbich  will  be  four  stories  high,  -HjtSi)  feet  in  size,  giving  them  "over 
one  third  of  an  acre  of  floor  space  entirely  devot<>d  to  the  display  of 
their  mammoth  stock.  In  addition  to  this  they  will  have  a  store- 
linuse  in  the  rear.  60x80.  for  the  storage  of  surplus  stock.  Messrs. 
Putnam  are  sending  goods  »11  over  eastern  Connecticut,  which  gives 
them  a  very  large  field  to  supply. 

STAR  CLOTHING  COMPANY,  Henry  Labensky,  Proprietor, 
No.  9  Bank  Street.— Among  the  most  popular  manufacturers 
of  and  dealers  in  men's,  youths'  and  tK»ys'  clothing,  etc..  is 
Mr.  Henry  Laljen.sky.      Bom    in    Germany,  he  came  to  the 


United  States  some  years  ago,  and  has  been  long  identified  with  his 
line  of  trade.  He  started  business  at  his  jtrtsent  location  in  18!>7,  is  a 
youug,  pushing  business  man,  who  has  built  up  quite  a  flourishing  and 
important  trade.  His  store  has  a  frontage  of  20  feet  and  a  depth  of  70^ 
feet;  elegantly  fitted  up  and  furnished  throughout.  Here  is  shown 
a  fine  assortment  of  styhsh  ready  made  clothing  for  men,  youths, 
and  boys;  also  the  latest  fashions  in  hats  and  caps,  and  all  the  most 
recent  novelties  in  gentlemen's  furnishing  goods,  of  both  foreign  and 
domestic  manufacture.  The  stock  has  been  carefully  selected,  and 
while  the  goods  are  unexcelled  for  quality  the  prices  are  unequalled, 
A  specialty  is  made  of  the  custom  department,  where  is  to  be  found 
a  large,  valuable  stock  of  superb  suitings,  woolens,  cloths,  cassi- 
meres,  tweeds,  etc  ,  of  the  latest  styles  and  fashions,  and  wbich  have 
been  received  from  the  leading  nuimifucturers  of  this  country  and 
Europe.  Mr.  Labensky  is  an  aeconiplished  cutter,  never  fails  to 
make  a  perfect  fit.  or  to  please  his  patrons,  has  become  distin- 
guished as  one  of  the  most  correct  in  his  line  of  business,  is  a  leader 
of  gentlemen's  fashions  in  the  city,  and  is  regarded  as  an  honorable 
business  man  and  upright  private  citizen. 


ROGERS  BROTHERS.  Dealers  in  Grain.  Straw.  Hay,  Etc.:  and 
Keepers  of  Livery,  Sales  and  Boarding  Stables.  No,  118  Bank 
Street. — Although  established  but  a  few  months  since,  the 
house  of  Messrs.  Rogers  Brothers,  has  secured  a  firm  and 
permanent  hold  on  the  favor  of  the  public  of  New  Loudon.  It  was 
founded  in  the  beginning  of  the  year  1890  by  Messrs.  H.  A.  and'G.  E. 
Rogers,  and  its  patronage  has  grown  to  large  proportions.  The 
business  carried  on  is  two  fold— that  of  dealers  in  grain,  straw,  hay, 
etc  .  and  keepers  of  livery,  sales  and  boarding  stables.  The  prem- 
ises comprise  ample  and  commodious  store  and  granary,  replete 
with  produce  of  the  kind  specified  obtained  from  the  best  and  most 
reliable  sources.  Buying  only  in  the  best  markets,  the  firm  are  en- 
abled to  offer  the  finest  and  best  goods  at  lowest  prices.  Five  assist- 
ants and  three  wagons  are  employed,  and  orders  are  promptly  and 
accurately  filled.  The  stables  occupy  a  three  story  frame  building  at 
No.  '^1  Broad  Street,  and  are  in  every  respect  well  adapted  for  the 
business  carried  on  in  them.  They  afford  ample  stall  accommodation 
for  a  lar^ie  number  of  horses,  and  the  stock  of  horses  kept  for  hire 
includes  some  of  the  finest  roadsters  in  the  city,  while  the  rigs  and 
carriages  are  noted  for  their  style  and  elegance.  A  specialty  is  made 
of  boarding  horses,  fair  and  reasonable  prices  being  in  every  case 
charged.  Mr.  G.  E.  Rogers  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  Fraternity, 
also  of  the  Order  of  American  Mechanics.  Both  partners  are  natives^ 
of  the  state  and  popular  in  the  community. 


NEW  LONDON  CANDY  KITCHEN  AND  ICE  CREAM  PAR- 
LORS. A.  H.Wilkinson,  Proprietor,  61  State  Street  and  No.  79 
Bank  Street.— The  visitor  to  New  London  is  not  long  in  the  city 
before  his  attention  is  directed  to  the  elegant  confectionery 
stores  and  ice  cream  parlors  of  A-  H.  Wilkinson,  whose  reputation  for 
fine  ice  cream  and  choK!e,  toothsome  sweets  is  widespread.  Mr.  Wil- 
kinson occupies  an  elegantly  fitted  store  at  No.  61  State  Street,  and 
No. 79  Bank  Street.  The  Bank  Street  store  is  2.'ix60  f eet  in  dimensions, 
and  the  State  Street  store  measures  •'J0x75  feet.  In  the  rear  of  the 
stores  are  commodious  and  comfortable  ice  cream  parlors,  capable  of 
accommodating  upwards  of  forty  people.  On  hot  summer  evenings 
this  establishment  is  a  favorite  resort,  Mr.  Wilkinson's  ice  cream 
being  first  class,  and  equal  if  not  superior  to  Horton's,  of  New  York 
fame.  Fresh  candies  are  made  daily,  and  a  specialty  is  made  of 
supplying  families,  parties,  hotels,  etc,  with  confectionery,  ice 
creams,  sherbets,  etc.  The  busiuess  was  originally  started  by  Mr. 
C.  Patterson  in  1884.  he  being  succeeded  in  188.5  by  Mr.  Wilkinson, 
who  has  made  many  improvements,  including  patent  fan  ventilators, 
electric  power,  electric  lights,  etc.  Besides  the  retail  trade  a  con- 
erable  wholesale  business  is  done  both  in  New  London  and  adjacent 
town<  and  villages.  Cream  orders  are  delivered  on  Sundays,  and 
fresh  candies  are  made  daily.  Only  the  most  experienced  workmen 
are  employed.  In  addition  to  the  large  stock  of  confectionery  a  lit>- 
eral  supply  of  fruits  in  season  is  kept.  Mr.  Wilkinson  is  a  Canadian 
by  birth,  but.  like  most  of  our  northern  neighbors  who  take  up  their 
abode  under  the  Stars  and  Stripes,  is  an  excellent  citizen,  and  has  a 
well  deserved  reputation  for  business  abilit3'  and  probity. 


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NEW     LONDON, 


GEOKGE  F.  BORNSTORF,  Delicatessen,  Etc.,  No.  47  Bank 
Street;  Grocery,  No.  45  Main  Street.— A  leading  representa- 
tive wholesale  and  retail  house  in  the  butter  and  produce  trade 
in  New  London  is  that  of  Mr.  Geo.  F.  Bornsdorf,  located  at 
No.  4"  Bank  Street,  who  has  also  a  branch  grocery  store,  in  charge  of 
his  son,  at  No.  4.5  Main  Street.  Mr.  Bornstorf,  who  was  born  in  Ger- 
many, came  to  this  country  over  thirty  years  ago.  He  soon  after 
commenced  business  in  New  York  as  a  dealer  in  pioducc,  butter, 
etc.  In  1887  be  opened  his  establishment  at  No.  47  Bank  Street,  in  this 
city,  and  is  doing  a  fine  city  and  country  trade.  The  store  is  S.5x40 
feet  in  area,  is  fitted  up  in  a  neat,  attractive  style,  and  is  provided 
with  every  convenience.  A  heavy  stock  of  prime  dairy  and  cream- 
ery butter,  cheese,  and  fresh  eggs  is  always  carried,  as  well  as  a  fine 
assortment  of  imported  cheese,  Holland  herring,  Russian  sardines, 
Sardellen  smoked  fish,  and  bologna,  smoked  sausage  of  all  kinds,  and 
dehcatessen  generally.  No  inferior  goods  whatever  enter  the  stock, 
and  the  prices  quoted  cannot  be  otherwise  than  satisfactory.  The 
goods  are  unrivalled  for  freshness,  purity,  and  uniform  excellence, 
and  a  widespread  trade  is  done.  The  branch  store,  which  is  well 
stocked  with  staple  and  fancy  groceries  of  all  kinds,  is  a  popular  one 
and  has  a  splendid  patronage.  Mr.  Bornstorf  is  personally  very 
popular  in  the  community. 

OL  POST,  Carriage  Builder,  No.  181  Bank  Street.— The  build- 
ing of  fine  carriages  and  light  wagons  is  a  business  exten- 
sively carried  on  in  New  London,  and  is  represented  by 
none  so  well  as  Mr.  O.  L.  Post,  who  was  born  in  this  state, 
and  who  has  acquired  an  enviable  reputation  for  superior  work. 
The  business  was  foimded  in  1872  by  Mr  G.  O.  Richards,  whom 
he  succeeded  in  1S77.  In  1886  he  removed  it  to  the  premises 
now  occupied.  These  consist  of  three  frame  buildings,  one  and 
three  stories  in  height,  covering  an  area  of  80x.50  feet.  They  are 
equipped  with  the  best  mechanical  appliances,  and  from  ten  to  fif- 
teen workmen  are  employed.  Mr.  Post  builds  to  order  coaches, 
hacks,  coupes,  buggies,  carriages,  and  light  wagons,  made  of  the  best 
carefully  selected  material,  and  put  together  in  the  most  substantial 
manner.  He  is  doing  a  splendid  business.  A  special  department  is 
devoted  to  repairing,  and  all  work  is  executed  in  the  best  manner. 
Mr.  Post  has  ever  mnintained  the  esteem  and  confidence  of  his  pa- 
trons, and  many  of  the  finest  carriages  to  be  seen  in  the  city  were 
constructed  in  his  establishntent. 

FA.  PARKER.  Carriage  Wood  Worker.  Nos.  18  and  20 
Church  Street  —Mr.  F.  A.  Parker,  who  is  a  carriage  wood 
,  worker  and  who  has  achieved  a  wide  reputation  and  a  fine 
trade,  is  one  of  the  most  popular  business  men  in  this  city. 
He  is  a  native  of  this  state,  has  resided  in  New  London  many  years, 
and  has  been  established  in  business  here  since  1*^78  He  has  occu- 
pied his  present  premises  since  1S87.  The  workshop  is  S0x4.5  feet  in 
-area,  and  is  equipped  with  every  aopliance  requisite  for  turning  out 
the  best  class  of  work.  He  employs  competent  workmen,  and 
makes  to  order  carriage  and  wagon  frames,  bodies,  seats,  gear, 
wheels,  shafts,  poles,  etc. ;  and  also  gives  particular  attention  to  re- 
pairing atd  jobbing.  Mr.  Parker  is  recognfted  as  the  best  repre- 
sentative of  his  Ime  of  trade  in  this  section  of  the  state,  and  all  his 
work  is  substantial  and  guaranteed  to  be  so.  He  is  a  popular  mem- 
ber of  the  American  Mechanics,  all  his  work  is  done  by  hand,  and  is 
.superior  in  every  respect. 

MURRAY  &  MABER,  Plumbers  and  Sheet  Iron  Workers,  No. 
22  Main  Street  —This  is  a  thoroughly  reliable  house,  and 
one  whose  work  has  gained  for  it  the  endorsement  and  ap- 
proval of  our  leading  sanitary  engineers.  It  was  estab- 
lished in  ISS9  by  the  present  proprietors,  Messrs.  John  F.  Murray 
and  Andrew  Maber.  formerly  employees  of  the  well  known  firm  of 
Newman  &  Cronin,  and  owing  to  the  all  round  excellence  of  their 
work  they  have  secured  a  large  and  influential  patronage.  Their 
premises  at  No.  23  Main  Street,  two  doors  north  of  The  Day  oflice. 


comprise  a  two  story  frame  building.  3.5x70  feet  in  dimensions.  They 
are  equipped  with  all  necessary  tools  and  appliances,  and  employ- 
ment is  afforded  to  four  expert  hands.  The  work  executed  em- 
braces plumbing,  roofing,  spouting,  and  guttering,  tin,  copper,  and 
sheet  iron  working,  etc..  sanitary  plumbing  being  a  leading  specialty^ 
The  firm  are  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  and  undertake  contracts 
at  prices  to  meet  the  times,  and  all  orders  are  given  prompt  atten- 
tion. Both  partners  are  practical  workmen,  and  personally  super- 
intend all  work  entrusted  to  them.  The  patronage  is  of  a  first  class 
and  permanent  character,  and  the  success  achieved  by  the  firm  is 
well  deserved.  Jlr  Murray  is  a  member  of  the  A.  O.  U.  W..  and 
Knights  of  Columbus.  Mr.  Maber  is  also  a  member  of  the  A.  O.  U.  W. 
Both  are  highly  esteemed  in  the  community. 

FRANK  H.  SMITH.  Meats,  Etc.,  No  46  State  Street.— This  enter- 
prise was  estabUshed  six  years  ago  by  the  present  proprietor, 
and  the  premises  occupied  consist  of  the  ground  floor  and 
basement,  each  30x75  feet  in  dimensions.  The  store  is  hand- 
somely fitted  up  with  marble  slabs,  and  is  provided  with  every  con- 
venience for  the  successful  prosecution  of  the  business.  Mr.  Smith, 
who  is  a  practical  butcher,  brings  wide  experience  to  bear,  and  there 
is  no  better  judge  of  meats  in  this  city.  He  has  on  hand  at  all  times 
the  choicest  beef,  veal,  mutton,  lamb,  and  pork;  also  hams,  should- 
ers, bacon,  sausages,  and  other  pork  products,  both  salt  and  fresh. 
In  their  respective  seasons  he  offers  the  finest  poultry  and  game ; 
also  fresh  fruits  and  vegetables.  He  caters  to  the  hotel  as  well  as  to 
the  family  trade;  courteous  attention  is  paid  to  all  customers,  and 
all  orders  are  promptly  filled,  deliveries  being  made  to  any  part  of 
the  city  free  of  charge.  Mr.  Smith  is  an  energetic  young  business 
man,  and  a  native  of  this  state. 

D  ARROW  &  COMSTOCK.  Dealers  in  Ship  Chandlers'  Hard- 
ware, Engineers'  Supplies,  Oils,  Wire  Rope,  Blocks,  Oars,  and 
Mast  Hoops,  Nos  60  and  52  Bank  Street.— This  is  the  oldest 
and  most  prominent  ship  chandlery  and  hardware  house  in 
this  venerable  whaling  town.  Its  trade  is  extensive  and  widespread. 
The  building  occupied  contains  four  floors,  and  basement,  and  is 
40x85  feet  in  dimensions  It  is  perfect  and  complete  in  its  arrange- 
ments, and  is  convenient  in  location  to  the  shipping  with  which  the 
transactions  of  the  firm  are  mostly  concerned.  Every  thing  in  the 
way  of  ship  chandlers'  hardware  is  carried  in  stock,  also  wire  rope 
and  blocks,  oars,  mast  hoops,  engineers'  and  contractors  supplies, 
etc.,  which  are  supplied  at  the  very  lowest  prices.  This  old  house 
was  established  in  1815  by  Mr  J.  M.  Buckley,  who  continued  as  pro- 
prietor for  some  years,  and  who  was  followed  by  Mr.  C.  C.  Com- 
stock  and  Messrs.  H  A.  Brown  &  Co  successively.  About  1875  Mr. 
Courtland  S.  Darrow  becam»  Interested  in  the  business  as  a  partner, 
and  four  years  later  be  w  as  joined  by  Mr.  Fitch  L.  Comstock.  Since 
then  the  business  has  been  conducted  under  the  present  name  and 
style.  Both  partners  are  natives  of  this  city,  and  liberal,  public 
spirited  gentlemen. 

FREDERICK  M.  SHERMAN,  Carpenter  and  Builder,  Shop  No. 
76  Bank  Street.— .\mong  the  practical  and  most  experienced 
carpenters  and  builders  in  this  city  is  Mr.  Frederick  M.  Sher- 
man, who  is  a  native  of  Long  Island,  N.  Y.,  and  who  has  been 
in  this  city  for  some  years.  He  establisiied  himself  in  business  in 
1 683,  and  has  built  up  a  fine  trade.  In  his  office  and  shop  he  has  every 
facility  and  convenience,  and  employs,  according  to  season  and 
contracts  in  hand,  from  twelve  to  sixty  skilled  workmen.  The 
building  is  a  two-story  structure,  and  has  dimensions  of  25x60  feet. 
Mr.  Sherman  furnishes  estimates  for  erecting  dwellings  and  build- 
ings of  all  kinds,  and  for  doing  interior  hard-wood  finish,  which  is  a 
specialty,  and  in  w-hich  he  excels.  Particular  attention  is  given  to 
making  alterations,  fitting  up  stores,  banks,  offices,  exterior  and 
interior  decorations,  wood  work  and  to  carpentering  and  making 
repairs,  etc.  He  is  a  thorough  master  of  his  *rade,  is  doing  a  fine 
business,  and  well  deserves  the  success  he  enjoys. 


Nor^victi. 


jHE  history  of  the  origin,  growth,  and  development  of  Norwich,  like  that  of  the  other  leading  cities 
of  Connecticut,  presents  a  noble  epitome  of  human  interest,  of  enterprise,  and  of  progress.  Look- 
ing at  the  city  retrospectively,  it  presents  rather  a  romantic  drama  than  a  stern  and  living  reality. 
Little  did  the  small  party  of  English  nomads,  led  by  one  Captain  John  Mason  in  1659,  imagine 
that  the  log  huts  they  were  to  build  held  the  germ  of  to-day's  city,  with  its  factories  and  blocks, 
its  steam  and  horse  railways,  its  telegraph  and  telephone,  its  fire  department  and  water-works, — the  very  inven- 
tion of  most  of  which  had  not  even  been  dreamed  of.  The  name  Norwich  was  given  to  the  settlement  in  1662 
in  honor  of  Norwich,  England,  from  whence  many  of  the  first  settlers  migrated.  The  original  meaning  of  the 
word  Norwich  made  it  an  exceedingly  apt  title  for  the  new  township.  It  is  derived  from  the  Saxon, 
'•Northurc,"  signifying  North  Castle,  and  the  formidable  pile  of  rocks  found  here,  some  of  them  crowned  with 
the  ruins  of  ancient  Indian  forts,  are  forcibly  suggestive  of  walls,  towers,  and  battlements.  For  a  long  number 
of  years  it  was  a  cheerless,  dreary  home  for  the  white  men  who  had  built  their  log-houses  amidst  the  treach- 
erous savages,  and  where  their  lives  were  in  constant  peril  from  the  nomadic  tribes,  who  were  jealous  of  the 
intrusion  on  their  hunting-grounds.  But  they  had  come  to  stay,  and  gradually,  as  years  rolled  by,  increased  in 
population  and  importance.  As  early  as  1732  the  town  which  they  had  founded  was  made  a  half  shire  town, 
and  in  1781  was  one  of  the  five  incorporated  cities  of  the  state.  While  we  have  taken  the  liberty  to  use  as  a 
caption  to  the  few  remarks  the  term  "  historical,"  we  are  far  from  pretending  that  they  even  form  a  condensa- 
tion of  the  legendary  events  which  form  a  species  of  historic  halo  round  and  about  this  time-honored  city  : 
the  seeker,  for  mere  literary  amusement  and  accounts  of  romantic  adventure  being  referred  to  the  former  his- 
torical publications  to  be  found  on  the  shelves  of  the  Historical  Society  and  the  Public  Library.  It  is  on  the 
industrial  Norwich  of  to-day  that  we  wish  to  dilate,  to  point  out  her  splendid  opportunities  for  manufacturing 
enterprise,  to  depict  the  commercial  status  she  now  holds  among  the  business  centres  of  the  L^nion,  and  to 
comment  upon  her  affairs,  municipal,  educational,  religious,  and  social  in  this  year  of  grace,  1891. 

Topographical. — The  city  is  romantically  situated  at  the  head  of  the  river  Thames,  fourteen  miles  above 
Long  Island  Sound,  at  the  junction  of  the  Yantic  and  Shetucket  rivers,  and  at  the  head  of  tide-water.  As  the 
city  is  approached  from  the  river  below,  a  higli,  rocky  bluff  presents  itself,  its  base  encircled  by  stores  and 
warehouses;  while  rising  one  above  another  to  the.rocky  eminences  which  overhang  the  business  portion  of  the 
city,  are  zig-zag  streets,  cut  out  of  solid  rock  like  Alpine  roads,  on  which  are  located  the  churches,  public 
buildings  and  handsome  private  residences.  The  city  has  an  average  length  from  north  to  south  of  seven  miles, 
and  a  medium  brea<ltli  of  three  miles.  The  surface  is  diversified  by  hills  and  plains,  which  give  to  the  place  a 
picturesque  appearance.  The  prevailing  soil  is  dark-colored  loam,  which  is  generally  fertile.  Norwich  is 
favored  with  excellent  water  privileges.  The  Shetucket  from  the  northeast,  and  the  Yantic  from  the  north- 
west (after  dashing  over  high  rocks  at  Norwich  Falls,  and  rushing  through  a  narrow  winding  chasm  in  the  cove 
below),  unite,  and  in  their  union  become  the  Thames.     The  entire  length  of  the  Thames  thus  constituted,   to 

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Long  Island  Sound,  is  fourteen  miles.  About  a  mile  before  the  Yantic  meets  the  Shetucket,  while  flowing 
south,  it  suddenly  sweeps  round  in  an  easterly  direction,  and  coming  upon  a  bed  of  rocks,  plunges  over  a  ledge 
of  twenty-five  to  thirty  feet  in  height,  and  still  descending,  works  its  way  among  the  heaped-up  rocky  masses, 
through  a  narrow  chasm,  the  perpendicular  sides  of  whicli  rise  to  one  hundred  feet  to  the  level  basin  below, 

whore  the  enraged  and  agitated  element  assumes  its  usual 
smoothness  and  placidity.  The  rock  forming  the  bed  of  the 
river  at  the  bottom  of  the  perpendicular  falls  is  curiously 
excavated,  some  of  the  cavities  being  five  and  si.x  feet  deep, 
from  the  constant  pouring  of  the  water  for  successive  ages. 
Formerly  this  waterfall  was  regarded  as  one  of  the  most  inter- 
esting natural  curiosities  in  this  part  of  the  countr}'.  So 
mueli  of  the  stream  has  been  diverted  from  its  original  head- 
long course  over  the  parapet  of  rocks,  however,  that  it  is 
only  at  the  spring  floods,  when  the  swollen  river  conies  roar 
ing  through  the  chasm,  that  we  realize  the  old  grandeur  of 
the  scene.  It  tlien  becomes  easy  for  the  imagination  to- 
rcpcople  the  landscape  with  savage  contestants,  and  hear  the 
distant  echoes  of  the  war-whoop.  The  perpendicular  clifi 
which  walls  the  chasm  suggests  the  tradition,  and  the  Indian 
tragedy  seems  again  enacted  before  us.  The  panting  Narra- 
gansetts,  with  their  chief  Miantonoraoh,  come  suddenly 
among  the  thick  woods  upon  the  edge  of  the  precipice,  and 
plunge,  or  are  driven  by  their  victorious  pursuers,  Uncas  and 
liis  followers,  over  the  battlements  upon  the  pointed  rocks 
below.  'Tis  said  that  many  of  the  Narragansetts  went  over, 
as  to  fill  the  gorge,  and  Miantonoinoh,  jumping  on  tlieir 
bodies,  ran  across,  and  tlius  escaped  capture  and  death. 

Commercia/. — Agriculture  would  seem  to  have  been 
the  primal  industry  which  occupied  the  attention  of 
Norwich's  first  settlers,  but  she  unquestionably  owes  her  growth  of  the  past  half  century  to  the  introduction  of 
manufactures.  Previous  to  1 840  NorwicJi  was  the  largest  manufacturing  town  in  the  state  ;"  the  product  of  her 
mills  in  1839,  according  to  the  report  made  to  the  secretary  of  state,  amounting  to  $1,150,205,  wiiich  in  those 
days  was  considered  an  enormous  sum  to  be  derived  from  such  a  source.  Manufacturing  at  that  time  was  in 
its  infancy  compared  to  what  it  is  at  present.  There  was  not  then  a  steam  engine  probably  in  the  whole  town 
— the  mill-owners  depending  entirely  upon  water  power  to  drive  tlieir  machinery.  A  glance  over  some  of  the 
leading  andmore  successful  branches  of  industrial  activity  and  manufacturing  enterprise  in  Norwich  will  show 
the  wide  range  of  interests  that  have  found  lodgment  here,  the  versatility  of  local  labor,  and  the  mutual  advan- 
tages with  which  it  has  been  employed  by  capital,  business  enterprise,  and  sagacious  direction. 

Cotton  Manufactories. — For  longer  than  a  generation  of  men  this  industry  has  continued;  with  constant 
enlargement  and  improvements,  no  doubt,  it  will  long  be  maintained  as  by  far  the  most  important  interest  of 
the  city.  A  large  portion  of  Norwich's  population  are  thus  born  to  an  inheritance  for  this  and  kindred  textile 
labor.  A  perusal  of  the  following  approximate  items  in  this  direction  will  enable  the  reader  to  form  a  fair 
conception  of  the  status  of  the  city  as  a  cotton  manufacturing  centre. 

PoNEMAii  Cotton   Mills. 

Capital  stock $1,500,00C 

Bales  cotton  consumed  [icr  aiiiiuin 6,500 

Number  of  spindles 125,000 

Yards  goods  made  annually 20,000,000 

Amount  annually  paid  for  labor §450,000 

Number  of  hands  employed 1,500 

Falls  Co. 

Capital  stock $500,000 


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Lbs.  cotton  consunicil  per  annum 2,600,000 

Yards  colored  goods  manufactured  per  anuuni .5,500,000 

Estimated  lbs.  of  freight  per  annum 6,000,000 

Number  of  spindles 23,000 

Number  of  hands  employed 550 

Freiitht  paid  per  annum .^2  1,000 

Aiii.Mint  annually  paid  for  labor $160,000 

I'lIK    SlIKTrcKKT    Co. 

Capital  stock $500,000 

Lbs.  cotton  consumed  per  annum 2,400,000 

Yards  colored  goods  manufactured  per  annum 6,000,000 

Estimated  lbs.  of  freight  per  annum 4,500,000 

Freights  paid  per  annum -S  22,000 

Number  of  hands  employed 500 

Amount  aMUually  paid  for  labor $150,000 

ToTOKKTT   Mills. 

Number  of  spindles 1 6,000 

Lbs.  cotton  consumed  per  annum 400,000 

Yards  sheetings  manufactured  per  annum 3,000,000 

Estimated  lbs.  of  freight  per  annum 4,000,000 

Amount  paid  for  freight  per  annum $5,000 

Amount  paid  for  labor  per  annum $50,000 

Number  of  hands  employed 250 

So  far  we  have  dipped  into  statistics  and  actual  figures  as  regards  the  cotton  manufacturing  industry  of 
"Xorwich  as  being  her  staple  interest.    The  limits  of  this  sketch,  however,  prevent  us  doing  more  than  to  recapi- 

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tulate.  nominally  the  other  sources  of  produelicMi  which  have  materially  aidcil  to  place  the  city  on  its  present 
exalted  commercial  plane.  Thus  we  may  mention  lier  maimfacture  of  woolens,  tire-arms,  dyeing  and  printinir 
works,  car  and  machine  shops,  lock,  stove,  paper,  iron,  cork,  belt,  file,  liosiery,  and  other  industries — statistics 
of  the  more  prominent  of  whicli  appear  in  the  pages  succeeding  this  brief  sketch.  Under  the  lieading  of  Com- 
mercial, a  few  words  may  apjiropriately  be  added  as  to  tlic  banking  facilities  of  Norwich.  The  city  boasts  of 
no  less  than  six  national  banks  and  three  savings  institutions,  having  an  aggregate  capital  of  nearly  $18,000,000. 

Ecclesiastical. — One  of  the  primary  objects  of  the  early  Now  England  settlers  was  the  erection  of  a  suit- 
able place  of  worship,  religious  observances  being  to  them  as  important  as  meat  and  drink,  and  in  this  respect 
the  Norwich  colonists  were  not  at  variance  with  their  brethren,  a  churcli  or  meeting-liouse  being  organized 
prior  to  the  installation  of  the  settlement  even  as  a  corporate  town.  To-day  Norwich  enjoys  the  possession  of 
twenty-six  clinrches  of  various  denominations,  many  of  them  ornate  samples  of  ecclesiastical  architecture. 

Educational. — In  the  important  particular  of  school,  Norwich  is  abreast  of  any  similar  city  of  tiie  same 
size  in  the  New  England  States.     The  city  furnishes  free  to  all  pnpils  all   books,  slates,  stationery,  etc.,  used  in 


Slietueket    Street. 

the  schools,  and  offers  to  the  children  o.  the  rich  and  poor  alike  the  best  courses  of   study  that  can  be     evised, 
the  best  text-books,  and  the  most  complete  aids  to  study. 

Residentinl. — Norwich  has  everything  to  offer  that  can  be  desired,  whether  for  private  residence  or  the 
carrying  on  of  manufacturing  and  commercial  pursuits,  and  her  future  is  one  of  a  most  promising  and  hopeful 
character.  The  streets  of  the  city  are  wide,  regular,  and  well  shaded,  while  in  all  parts  of  the  city  the  resi- 
dences arc  conspicuous  for  their  neat  and  tasty  appearance — most  of  them  being  surrounded  by  grassy  yards 
and  flowery  lawns,  presenting  an  air  or  thrift  and  comfort.  The  number  of  elegant  mansions  is  surprisingly 
large  for  a  city  of  this  size,  and  indicative  of  wealth,  refinement,  and  cultivation  of  a  high  order.  Aside  frimi 
these,  her  rich  and  picturesque  surroundings,  her  fine  schools  and  churches,  and  above  all,  her  healthy  location, 
make  her  a  very  desirable  place  for  permanent  homes. 


Actively  engaged  in  promoting  the  best  interests  of  Connecticut,  the  city  of  Norwich  gives  promise  of 
rapidly  increasing  her  business  and  population,  and  eventually  in  many  departments  of  trade  leading  her  sister 
cities  of  a  greater  number  of  inhabitants.     In  the  succeeding  pages  a  resume  is  given  of  the  leading  and  repre- 


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scntative  bouses  who  are  awake  to  tlie  doinaiul  of  the  ti 
Norwich  a  leading  source  of  supply  for  all  coiiinioditics, 

WAUREGAN  HOUSE.  Corner  Main  Street  aiul  Broadway; 
F.  E.  rarkfc,  Proprietor.— Noiwieh's  leaiiinj?  hostelry  is 
the  well-knuwn  and  finely-equipped  Wauregan  House,  to 
whifh  the  citizens  point  with  priiie  and  travellers  return 
w4th  pleasure.  It  was  erected  in  1H.')3  by  a  stock  company  composed 
exclusively  of  Norwich  capitalists,  and  is  located  at  the  intersection 
of  Main  Street  and  Broadway.  Its  management  has,  during  the 
thirty -seven  years  of  its  existence,  imssed  through  many  hands,  nnd 
finally,  in  1890.  was  assumed  by  Mr.  F.  E.  Parker,  its  present  propri- 
etor. This  gentleman  brings  to  bear  upon  ihe  managetnent  of  this 
house  a  thorough  knowledge  of  the  wants  of  the  public,  obtained 
through  many  years'  experience  in  catering  to  their  wants, 
having  for  a  period  of  eighteen  years  been  proprietor  of  the 
Dessar  House  at  Southbridge.  I^lass  The  building,  which  is  an 
oi-nate  five-story  brick  stiiictui-e,  with  brownstone  trimmings,  is 
eligibly  situated  in  a  most  central  position,  in  close  proximity  to  all 
railroad  depots,  steamboat  landings,  ami  business  places  of  the  city. 
It  has  a  frontage  of  85  feet  on  Main  Street  and  120  feet  on  Broadway 
and  is  convenient  alike  to  the  permanent  patron,  the  commercial 
tourist,  and  the  tran.sient  guest.  Its  main  entrance  is  on  Main 
Street,  while  a  private  entrance  for  ladies  is  on  the  Broadway  side, 
the  fii-st  floor  of  the  building  on  the  latter  thoroughfare  being  occu- 
pied by  elegant  stores,  in  which  guests  can  find  all  the  requisites  for 
travellers  without  leaving  tlie  building.  The  house  is  provided  with 
all  the  latest  improvements,  such  as  marble  floors,  electric  bells,  etc., 
and  is  heated  throughout  by  steam  and  liglited  bj*  electricity.  On 
the  first  floor  are  the  office,  reading-room,  barber  shop,  ami  bath- 
rooms. A  large  dining-room,  capable  of  sealing  one  hundred  and 
sixty,  together  with  Inxurious  ladies'  parlors  and  gentlemen's  sitting- 
rooms,  occupy  the  second  floor.  The  third,  fourth,  and  fifih  floors 
are  devoted  to  the  sleeping  apartments,  of  which  there  are  one 
hundred,  single  and  en  suite,  affording  accommodation  to  two 
hundred  persons.  The  cuisine  is  in  charge  of  chefs  of  marked 
ability,  and  the  excellent  sen'ice  and  attendance  is  a  notable  feature 
of  the  establishment.  Thirty-six  subordinates  are  employed.  The 
terms  are  remarkably  moderate,  and  the  patronage  of  the  house 
correspondingly  large.  Mr.  Parker  is  popular  with  the  travelling 
public,  and  justly  merit  the  success  attained  by  his  liberal  and  well- 
directed  efforts. 

OR.  VAN  VECHTEX,  Machinist,  No.  132  Franklin  Street.— 
Among  the  young,  thoroughgoing,  practical  macliinists  and 
business  men  in  this  thriving  community  there  are  none 
having  a  higher  reputation  than  Mr.  O.  R.  Van  Vechten, 
This  gentleman  was  born  in  New  York,  and  is  a  thoroughly  experi- 
enced master  of  his  trade,  and  may  be  fairly  considered  one  of  the 
best  machinists  in  this  city.  He  came  to  this  city  two  or  three  j-ears 
ago.  founded  his  enterprise  in  1889,  and  has  since  enjoyed  a  success- 
ful, prosperous  career.  The  premises  occupied— the  ground  floor  of 
a  building  35x100  feet— affor^  exceptionally  fine  facilities  for  all 
pm-poses  of  the  business.  Steam  power  is  employed,  and  the  equip- 
ment comprises  the  latest  and  best  improved  machinery.  Mr.  Van 
Vechten  manufactures  to  order  machine  tools  of  all  kinds  and  makes 
a  specialty  of  die,  pattern,  and  model  making;  also  invents  and  per- 
fects special  machines  of  all  kinds,  and  manufactures  sewing  ma- 
chines for  mill  use  and  Jumbo  hand  trucks.  As  a  model-maker  he  is 
a  practical  expert,  and  has  proved  himself  a  valuable  aid  to  inventors 
in  i>erfecting  and  making  their  inventions  practicable.  He  furnishes 
estimates  for  constructing  models  and  making  dies  and  patterns  on 
receipt  of  specifications.  Ten  skilled  workmen  are  employed,  and 
lie  is  doing  a  large,  flourishing  business,  which  is  derived  from  the 
city.  New  York,  and  all  parts  of  New  England.  Every  attentiorr  is 
given  to  repairing  and  jobbing. 

MRS.  M.  P.  D.  GOODRICH.  Confectioner.  No.  209  Main  Street. 
— Although  established  at  a  comparatively  recent  date,  the 
popular  confectionery  and  ice-cream  parlor  of  Mis.  M.  P. 
D.  Goodrich  has,  through  the  excellence  of  its  goods  and 
liberal  management,  secured  a  strong  nnd  permanent  hold  on  the 
favor  of  the  people  of  Norwich.  It  was  inaugurated  in  1889,  and  is  in 
all  respects  an  admirably  conducleil.  well  ordered,  first  class  estab* 
lishment.  The  premise^s  occupied  comprise  the  fii-st  floor  and  base- 
ment of  a  three-story  brick  building  30x40  feet  in  dimensions.  They 
are  commodious,  and  equipped  in  the  very  best  style  throughout. 


ines,  and  who  arc  usini;  their  utmost  endeavors  to  make 


a  number  of  expert  confectioners,  pastrj'  cooks,  and  assistants  being 
employed,  while  the  proprietor  exercises  close  personal  supervision 
over  the  entire  establishment.  The  store  is  handsomely  appointed 
and  furnished  with  most  exquisite  taste;  it  is  provided  with  large 
and  elegant  plate-glass  windows  and  show  cases,  magnificent  marble 
soda  fountain,  and  many  other  adornments  which  combine  to  make 
it  one  of  the  most  attractive  in  the  city.  A  large  and  fine  assortment 
of  confectionery  is  carried  in  stock,  fresh  daily ,and  includes  delicious 
and  wholesome  chocolates,  caramels,  bon-bons,  and  kindred  tooth- 
some morsels,  absolutely  pure,  and  choicest  candies  in  great  variety. 
The  ice-cream  parlor,  18x25  feet  in  dimensions,  is  located  in  the 
rear,  and  is  luxuriously  appointed,  aud  one  of  the  most  comfortable 
and  fashionable  resorts  in  the  city.  Ice  cream  of  all  flavors,  water 
ices,  sorbets,  soda  water,  mineral  waters,  etc.,  can  here  be  obtained 
at  all  seasons.  These  goods,  which  are  all  made  on  the  premises,  are 
noted  for  their  choice  flavor,  purity,  and  quality..  The  service  is  all 
that  could  be  desired,  while  popular  prices  prevail.  Foreign  and 
domestic  fruits  and  nuts  are  also  always  on  hand.  Mrs.  Goodrich  is  a 
lady  of  courteous  manners  and  excellent  business  ability  aud  experi- 
ence. 

CHARLES  B.  CHAPMAN,  Dealer  in  Meats  and  Provisions.  No. 
263  East  Main  Street.— The  trade  in  meats  and  provisions  forms 
one  of  the  most  important  among  the  many  bi-anches  of  busi- 
ness carried  on  in  this  city.  A  conspicuous  house  in  this  line 
of  business  is  that  of  Mr.  Charles  B.  Chapman,  who  has  acquired  a 
wide  reputation.  His  store  has  an  area  of  25x75  feet,  is  arranged 
with  neatness  and  kept  scrupulously  clean,  and  is  equipped  with 
electric  lights  and  the  latest  and  best  improved  refrigei-ators,  etc. 
Mr.  Chapmau  selects  and  slaughters  his  own  cattle,  and  always  has 
the  choicest  aud  best  meats  to  be  obtained  in  the  city.  The  stock 
is  renewed  daily,  and  a  fine  display  is  made  of  choice  beef,  veal. 
Iamb,  mutton,  pork,  etc.,  also  corned  beef ,  sugar  cured  hanis,  break- 
fast bacon,  smoked  and  salted  meats  of  all  kinds,  etc.  Prices  are 
governed  by  moderation,  and  business  is  active  and  brisk.  Ten 
assistants  are  employed,  and  eight  to  ten  teams  ai-e  kept  busy  in 
delivering  and  calling  for  orders,  every  attention  being  paid  to  the 
requirements  of  the  patrons.  Mr.  Chajunan  is  a  native  of  this  State, 
and  enjoys  the  esteem  and  confidence  of  all  his  many  customers. 
The  business  he  is  now  conducting  i 
originally  established  in  IS.'iO  by  Mr. 
Chapman  came  into  possession.  M 
a  stock  farm  about  ODe  and  a  half  : 
has  from   twenty  to  thirty  ho 


ith  such  eminent  ! 
.  J.  S.  Kinnie.  and  in  1876  Mr. 
.  Chapman  is  also  the  owner  of 
liles  from  the  city,  and  here  he 
and  from  fifty  to  ninety  cows. 


He  does  a  brisk  business  in  the  sale  and  exchange  of  cattle  and 
horses,  and  is  always  in  a  position  to  supply  horses,  sound  and 
perfect  and  suited  for  all  classes  of  work,  at  bottom  prices. 

WW.  IVES,  Nickel  and  Silver  Plater,  Manufacturer  of 
^Vindow  Display  Frames,  Etc.,  No.  11  Myers  Alley.— 
^  One  of  the  most  prosperous  enterprises  in  this  section 
of  the  city  is  that  of  Mr.  W.  W.  Ives,  nickel  and  silver 
plater,  and  manufacturer  ()f  window  display  frames  and  show  cases, 
at  No.  11  Myers  Alley.  It  was  founded  in  18SG  by  the  present  ]tro- 
prietor,  and  has  since  been  conducted  with  marked  success.  The 
premises  utilized  comprise  the  second  floor  of  a  three-story  brick 
building,  30x60  feet  in  dimensions,  eqiiipped  throughout  with  the 
most  approved  mechanical  appliances.  Five  skilled  operatives  are 
employed,  and  every  department  is  pei*sonally  supervised  by  Mr. 
Ives,  who  is  an  experienced  aud  skilled  mecham'c.  The  range  of 
work  embraces  the  manufacture  of  window  display  frames  for 
guuts'  furnishing.s,  boot  and  shoe,  hat,millinery,and  dry  goods  stores, 
in  nickel  and  silver  plating.  These  goods  are  all  of  .superior  quality 
and  general  excellence,  of  the  most  reliable  make  and  finish.  They 
are  nickel  plated  on  white  metal,  thereby  reumving  any  possibility 
of  rust,  and  also  on  brass.  Among  the  special  styles  of  frames 
produced  are  the  "Nonpareil,"  the  ''Champion,"  etc.  A  specialty 
is  made  of  silver  and  nickel  plating  in  all  its  branches.  Special 
store  fixtures  are  made  to  order  on  short  notice.  A  heavy  supply 
is  at  all  times  carried,  and  orders  are  filled  without  delay  upon  the 
most  favorable  terms.  The  trade  is  rapidly  incieasing.  Mr.  Ives 
is  a  native  of  New  Haven,  aud  has  resided  for  several  years  in 
Norwich,  where  he  is  regarded  as  a  sagacious  and  honorable  business 
man. 


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NORWICH 


THE  SNELL  BUSINESS  COLLEGE.  Nos.  97  to  105  Main  Street.— 
A  necessary  supplement  to  the  ordinary  school  curriculum  is 
that  furnished  by  a  business  college.  The  branches  of  educa- 
tion in  an  oi-dinary  public  school  are  necessaiily  of  a  general 
character,  and  these  must  be  supplemented  by  a  special  education. 
A  "teciinical"  education  can  be  obtained  in  the  best  sense  of  the 
word  at  The  Snell  Business  College,  of  Norwich.  Conn.,  and  graduates 
of  that  school  are  therefore  placed  at  a  great  advantage  when  they 
seek  to  enter  commercial  life.    So  much,  however,  of  general  use 


success  to  graduation  with  full  knowledge  of  business  principles  and 
finely  equipped  technical  methods.  The  o[ualities  for  such  a  position 
are  rare,  but  they  are  found  in  the  principal  of  this  institution. 
which  is  the  best  in  this  State,  and  second  to  none  in  the  land.  The 
course  of  instruction  includes  book-keeping  in  all  its  branches, 
mafhematics,  penmanship  (commercial  or  special),  s-tenography, 
verbatim  reporting,  business  corresp'mdence,  political  economy  (loo 
often  neglected  as  a  necessary  detail  of  business  education),  com- 
mercial geography,  language,  navigation,  and  a  department  for  the 


are  these  institutes  that  there  are  few  young  men  who  would  not 
find  it  to  their  interest  to  supplement  the  usual  studies  by  a  course 
at  such  a  college,  the  special  knowledge  acquired  being  at  all  times 
useful  and  often  essential,  even  wheu  a  wholly  different  course  of 
labor  had  been  previously  marked  out.  No  one"  can  afford  to  ignore 
a  knowledge  of  business  forms,  to  say  nothing  of  special  branches, 
like  those  of  business  arithmetic,  business  penmanship,  business 
■correspondence,  book-keeping— theory,  single  and  double  entry; 
practical  science  of  accounts  and  banking:  business  office  woric, 
business  and  commercial  law,  business  and  commercial  geography, 
business  and  commercial  political  economy,  phonography  and  type- 
writing, verbatim  and  court  reporting.  To  supply  these  deficiencies 
the  Snell  Business  College— the  only  first  class  establishment  of  its 
kind  in  the  State— was  started  in  1885  by  Mr.  Snell.  His  methods  of 
teaching  were  so  eminently  practical  and  satisfactory  that  a  large 
clientele  followed  him  over  the  course,  and  their  success  encouraged 
others  to  join,  so  that  in  1887  Mr.  Snell  found  it  necessary  to  associate 
with  him  Mr.  A.  R.  Birchard,  who  at  once  took  charge  as  principal. 
His  methods  of  education  "took  hold"  at  once.  He  made  himself 
the  friend  of  the  pupil,  became  his  confidant  and  his  lielper,  and  by 
careful  study  of  the  pupil's  individuality  guided  him  with  unerring 


instruction  of  music  and  art  has  just  been  opened.  This  course  of  in- 
struction is  under  the  supervision  of  a  praotioal  business  man,  assisted 
by  five  teachers,  each  fitted  for  his  special  woik.  Lectures  are  given 
by  ptotnineut  men.  Every  other  Friday  morning  a  debating  club 
is  held;  and.  in  fact,  everything  is  done  to  bring  out  to  the  greatest 
advantage  the  best  faculties  of  the  pupils.  The  terras  are  remark- 
ably low  and  within  the  reach  of  atiy  ambitious  young  fellow  who 
desh-es  a  special  equipment.  A  complete  commercial  course  costs 
only  $80;  complete  shorthand  and  typewriting.  845;  complete  pen- 
manship. $50;  complete  English  course.  $80.  These  prices  include 
all  text  books  and  stationery  needed.  The  college  is  located  in  the 
spacious  Rockwell  Builditig,  Nos.  9i)  to  105  Main  Street,  occupying 
eleven  commodious  roomson  the  second  and  third  floors. well  fitted  up 
and  well  hghted:  also  two  beautiful  rooms  in  the  Richards  Building. 
Mr.  A.  E.  Snell  is  a  native  of  Rochester.  New  Hampshire,  while  the 
able  principal,  Mr.  A.  R.  Birchaid,  is  of  Norwich,  About  two  hun- 
dred pupils  are  in  attendance,  and  the  previous  graduation  lists 
published  in  the  highly  instructive  catalogue  show  that  the  gradu- 
ates of  the  Snell  Business  College  are  well  lor.kod  after.  Merchants 
appreciate  the  value  of  young  people  trained  by  the  excellent 
methods  adoj  ted  by  Mr.  Birchard. 


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NORWICH  SAVINOS  SOCIETY.— The  saviiiRS  bank  is  an  insti- 
tution tliat  lias  done  more  to  encourase  ha)>ils  of  economy 
and  thrift  than  all  others  combined.  One  of  the  oldest  and 
soundest  of  these  fiduciary  trusts  in  New  England  is  the  Nor- 
wich Savings  Society  of  this  citj".  It  was  chartered  by  the  Legisla- 
ture in  June,  1824.  From  the  first  its  career  has  a  history  of  busi- 
ness sagacity,  integrity,  plain  dealing,  and  conservatism  not  un- 
mixed with  open  handed  liberality  towards  deserving  public  and 
private  enterprise;  and  of  all  the  many  millions  of  dollars  committed 
to  its  custody  by  depositors  not  one  was  ever  lost  to  the  owner.  On 
the  contrary,  vast  sums  have  been  returned  to  them  with  interest. 
Since  the  organization  of  the  institution,  upwards  of  70,000  accounts 
liave  been  opened,  and  on  Nov.  29, 1890,  the  deposits  reached  the  enor- 
mous sum  of  nearly  $9,000,000.  The  condition  of  the  bank  at  that  date 
was:  Assets— loans,  $3,997,746.21;  bank  stocks,  S88,.')0<1;  town  bonds, 
$602,500;  county  bonds,  810,000;  city  bonds,  $2,344,800;  railroad 
bond,  $.%047.SOO;  real  estate,  S92,474..54;  l)anking  house,  $28,610.77; 
sundry  aecomits,  $180.67;  cash  on  deposit,  $162,:i45.8G;  cash  in  vault, 
$54,030.69;  total,  $9,429,607.74.  Liabilities— deposits,  $8,932,171.61: 
profit  and  loss,  $247,436.13;  surplus,  $250,0tX);  total,  $9,429,607.74. 
The  offlcei-s  and  trustees  are  all  prominent,  responsible  citizens,  ac- 
tively identified  wiih  the  trade  and  commerce  of  this  community, 
and  represent  in  a  Iiigh  degree  the  opulence  and  enterprise  of  this 
section  of  the  state.  President,  Amos  W.  Prentice;  vice-presidents, 
John  A.  Morgan  and  John  Brewster.  Directors:  Jolm  Mitchell, 
Henry  Larrabee.  Lucius  Brown,  Bela  P.  Learned.  George  R.  Hyde, 
Asa  Backus,  Sichiey  Turner,  Charles  Bard,  and  Calvin  L.  Harwood. 
Secretary  and  treasuier,  Costello  Lippitt;  attorney,  Jeremiah  Hal- 
sey.  The  board  of  trustees  comprises,  besides  the  above  mentioned 
officers,  the  following  gentlemen:  John  T.  Wait,  James  A.  Hovey, 
William  G.Johnson,  Elijah  C.  Kinney.  Levi  W.  Meech,  Lewis  A.  Hyde, 
Samuel  B.  Case.  Moses  H.  Sisson,  Stephen  B.  Meech. Charles  Larrabee, 
Charles  C.  Johnson,  Adams  P.  Carroll,  John  D.  Brewster,  Albert  G. 
Jlitchell,  Norman  Day,  Charles  H.  Kenyon.  Luther  S.  Eaton,  Oliver  L. 
Johnson,  Jr.,  Arthur  H  Brewer,  John  51.  Johnson,  Willis  A.  Briscoe, 
Alfred  A.  Young,  Jr.,  Lucius  Briggs,  and  Charles  L.  Hubbard.  The 
banking  house,  which  was  erected  in  1862,  is  40x100  feet  in  area,  and 
forms  one  of  the  most  attractive  features  of  the  thoroughfare  on 
which  it  is  located.  It  is  tastefully  fitted  up  and  equipped  with  all 
modern  safeguards.  The  bank  is  one  of  the  most  solid,  substantial 
institutions  of  its  kind  in  the  county,  and  it  is  safe  to  say  that  none 
in  this  state  has  exerted  a  more  potential  inHnence  for  good,  or 
aided  more  in  conducing  to  (he  general  thrift  and  jirosperity  of  the 
people. 

MB.  RING,  Carriage  Manufacturer  and  Dealer  in  Fine  Car- 
riages and  Wagons,  Carriage  Fixtures  and  Supjilies,  Nos. 
13.  15,  and  17  Chestnut  Street.— During  the  sixteen  or 
more  years  that  Jlr.  M.  B.  Ring  has  been  engaged  in  the 
business  of  fine  carriage  making,  he  has  won  an  enviable  reputation. 
In  aldilion  to  the  building  of  flue  carriages  and  wagons,  of  whiclj 
there  are  always  splendid  specimens  on  hand  for  inspection,  Mr. 
Ring  announces  that  he  performs  horseshoeing,  and  that  he  shoes 
interfering  horees  so  they  will  not  strike.  A  horse's  hoof  is  often 
imperfectly  treated  through  igjorance,  and  pain  and  permanent  in- 
jury often  inflicled  on  "  man's  best  friend."  It  must  therefore  be 
exceedingly  gratifying  to  every  lover  of  a  horse  (and  who  is  not  ?) 
that  Mr.  M.  B.  Ring  fully  realizes  the  necessity  of  care  and  intelli- 
gence in  this  really  delicate  and  scientific  business  of  horseshoeing. 
bi  addition  to  these  features  Mr.  Ring  makes  all  kinds  of  carriage 
fixtures  and  supplies,  the  several  departments  of  matuifacture  be- 
ing all  on  the  premises  at  Nos.  13, 15,  and  17  Chestnut  Street.  These 
premises  consist  of  a  three-story  brick  building,  60x90  feet.  The 
whole  premises,  owned  by  Mr.  Ring,  measure  117  feet  on  ChestDUt 
Street,  109  feet  deep,  and  ^R6  feet  in  the  rear  of  the  premises. 
Steady  employment  is  given  to  ten  experienced  workmen  in  the 
several  departments  of  iron  work,  wood  work,  painting,  and 
trimming.  Mr.  King  is  a  nntixe  of  this  city,  and  one  Ihoro'jghly 
alive  to  its  business  and  civic  interests. 

NORWICH  POTTERY  AND  EJIERY  WHEEL  WORKS.  No.  II 
Cove  Street;    O.   N.   Suderberg,   Proprietor.- The  Norwich 
Pottery  and  Emery  Wheel  Works,  of  which  O.  N.  Suderberg 
is  the  sole  proprietor,  has  since  its  origin  in  1810  as  a  pottery 
had  many  changes,  but  all  in  the  direction  of  steady  growth.    It  is 


remarkable  that  though  six  changes  have  occurred  since  1878,  the 
original  establishment,  organized  by  Sidney  Risley,  in  1840,  went 
on  without  a  break  till  18*8,  when  Mr.  Risley  died,  and  his  son, 
George  L.  Risley,  succeeded,  and  held  it  till  1881.  This  was  a  period 
of  forty-one  years  in  the  family,  a  notable  one  in  a  business  commu- 
nity which,  though  prosperous,  is  never  conservative.  In  1881  Mr. 
Benj.  Chase  assumed  control.  Two  years  later  the  business  was 
run  by  G.  G.  Chamberlain.  In  1880  Mr.  O.  N.  Suderberg  took  a  hand 
in  it,  and  three  years  later  admitted  Mr.  Pulson  as  a  partner,  under 
the  title  of  Suderberg  &  Pulson.  In  1890  Mr.  Pulson  retired, 
and  Ml".  Suderberg  is  now  the  sole  proprietor.  The  success  of  Mr. 
Suderberg  in  the  manufacture  of  enieiy  wheels  has  been  most 
marked  and  well  attested  by  the  large  trade  enjoyed,  so  that  extended 
notice  is  scarcely  necessary.  In  the  manufacture  of  corundum  wheels 
he  has  been  equally  successful.  The  "  Norwich  "  emery  and  corun- 
dum wheels  are  of  especial  value  because  of  their  splendid  qualities. 
Mr.  Suderberg's  experience  as  a  practical  maker,  and  his  successes 
as  the  patentee  of  several  of  the  leading  wheels  in  the  market,  demon- 
strated his  ability  as  a  maker  of  first-class  wheels,  and  he  can  sup- 
ply every  mechanical  need  b.y  his  new  process.  He  proves  his  faith 
in  this  by  guaranteeing  satisfaction.  If  a  wheel,  used  in  accordancs 
with  direction,  should  prove  ttoo  hard  or  too  soft,  he  is  always  ready 
to  excJiange  it,  and  make  the  matter  satisfactory.  The  qualities 
of  these  wheels  are,  briefly:  The.v  are  free  cutting  and  even  tem- 
pered; they  will  run  equally  well,  wet  or  dry;  they  contain  nothing 
but  cutting  properties;  tliey  are  free  from  dust  or  smell;  they  will 
not  glaze  or  fill  up.  The  pottery  works,  which,  as  noted  above,  were 
the  original  establishment,  consist  of  the  manufacture  of  stone, 
earthen,  and  Rockingham  ware,  coloring  pots  for  jewelers'  use,  etc. 
Mr.  O.  N.  Suderberg  is  a  native  of  Sweden.  He  has  been  in  the 
United  States  twenty-two  years  ago,  and  has  made  his  home  in  Nor- 
wich for  the  past  four  years.  In  1870  he  began  business  in  Bangor, 
Jle.  The  works  comprise  a  two-story  frame  building,  50x90,  in 
which  eight  persons  are  employed. 

LESTER  &  WASLEY,  Manufacturers  of  Envelope-making  Ma- 
chines. No.  134  Franklin  Street.— The  envelope  plays  an 
important  part  in  our  everyday  business  and  social  affairs. 
Half  a  century  ago  unknown,  and  to-day  the  means  of  an  in- 
terchange of  ideas  almost  inconceivable  in  the  magnitude  of  the  re- 
sults. What  an  achievement !  The  leading  manufacturers  of  the 
United  States  of  patent  self-gumming  envelope  machinery  are 
Jlessrs  Lester  ,&  Wasle.v,  of  No.  134  Franklin  Street,  this  city,  and 
of  this  fact  Norwich  has  re.ison  to  be  proud.  The  trinnipli  of  their 
art  has  been  the  pi-oduction  of  the  "  Leader,"  which  will  gum.  fold, 
count,  and  deliver  in  packages  of  twenty-five  each,  ready  for  band- 
ing, at  the  rate  of  100  a  minute.  This  magnificent  product  of  the 
mechanic  art  is  made  in  different  sizes.  They  aie  patented  in  the 
United  States,  Great  Britain,  France,  and  Germany,  and  have  every- 
where met  with  the  highest  encomiums  for  their  speed,  accuracy, 
and  the  thoroughness  of  their  construction.  The  business  was  es- 
tablished in  1874  by  the  present  prop.ietors  in  the  same  location,  at 
No.  134  Franklin  Street.  It  is  situated  on  two  floors  of  the  fonr- 
story  brick  building,  one  floor  having  a  space  of  40x60.  and  the  other 
40x100  feet.  The  establishment  is  well  eq\iipped  with  all  the  latest 
machinery  and  tools  for  the  manufacture  of  their  machines.  Tlie 
force  employed  is  from  fifteen  to  twenty,  and  the  works  are  suijplied 
with  steam  power.  The  proprietors  are  t'lorough  mechanics.  Both 
were  among  the  ablest  machinists  of  the  Old  Allen  Manufacturing 
Company,  and  worked  for  many  years  in  much  the  same  lines. 
Since  1S74,  however,  many  improvements  liave  been  mmle,  the  cul- 
mination of  which  has  been  reached  in  the  almost  ideal  "  Leader," 
rightly  named.  Mr.  D.  M.  Lester  is  a  native  of  Norwich,  so  that, 
judging  by  the  busy  city,  he  may  be  said  to  have  been  born  into 
mechanics.  He  is  a  gentleman  highl.v  esteemed  among  his  business 
associates.  He  is  a  Mason,  and  has  attained  the  •32d  degree;  is  a 
Knight  Templar,  and  has  also  been  honored  by  his  fellow  citizens, 
serving  them  as  state  representative.  His  colleague,  Mr.  F.  R. 
Wasley,  has  also  taken  32d  degive  in  Masonry,  is  a  Knight  Templaf, 
and  has  filled  a  chair  in  the  Board  of  Aldermen  of  this  city.  He  was 
born  in  London,  Eng..  but  came  to  Norwich  at  an  early  age.  With 
characteiistic  attachment  to  the  church  which,  in  its  similarity  of 
service,  breathes  of  unity  with  the  best  of  the  old  country,  Mr. 
Wasley  is  connected  with  the  Episcopal  church,  and  has  served  as 
vestryman. 


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NORWICH 


SECOND  NATIONAL  BANK.— The  Second  National  Bank  is 
one  of  the  oldest  of  its  kind  in  Norwich,  as  its  title  implies. 
It  was  founded  in  1804.  during  the  Civil  War,  which  event, 
however  calamitous  in  its  action,  conferred  many  inestim- 
able benefits  on  the  country.  Foremost  among  tiiese  should  be 
enumerated  the  formation  of  the  national  banking  system,  than 
whicli  no  financial  agency  has  been  of  greater  value  to  the 
business  interests  of  tlie  country.  The  Second  National  Bank 
of  Norwich  was  organized  with  a  capital  of  $100,000.  Its  pifs- 
ent  capital  is  8300,000,  and  it  has  a  surplus  of  $60,000.  Its  last 
report  to  the  treasury  department  showed  an  excellent  state  of 
affairs,  and  this  is  further  attested  l»y  the  confidence  reposed  in  it 
by  the  shrewd  business  men  of  the  city.  The  Second  National 
transacts  a  general  banking  business,  receives  time  deposits,  makes 
collections,  collects  dividends,  buys  and  sells  drafts,  bonds,  and  bills 
of  e.xchange.  Its  excellent  standing  is  due  to  the  far-seeing  and 
conservative  management  of  the  bank,  the  officers  and  directors  of 
which  are  men  of  wealtli,  influence,  and  responsibility,  who  cannot 
afford  to  be  other  than  discriminating  and  conservative,  while  fully 
alive  to  all  the  necessities  of  keeping  the  machinery  of  business  well 
oiled.  The  "money  that  makes  the  mare  go"  is  always  at  hand, 
but  if  the  further  use  of  the  expression  be  permitted,  the  mare  has 
to  be  sound  in  wind  or  limb  before  it  goes  with  money  from  this 
bank.  The  business  is  carried  on  in  a  splendid  brick  and  brown- 
stone  building  built  by  the  corporation  in  1880.  The  banking  rooms 
are  magnificently  furnished  and  fitted,  these  being  on  the  ground 
floor  with  directors'  rooms.  40x40  feet;  contiecled  with  these  are 
immense  steel  vaults,  of  the  most  approved  construction,  armed 
with  all  the  latest  devices  for  security  from  fire  and  theft.  There  is 
a  large  staff  of  courteous  and  efficient  clerks  on  duty,  and  the  bank 
enjoys  a  large  patronage  from  the  city  and  surrounding  towns.  The 
officers  of  the  company  are:  E.  R.  Thompson,  president;  C.  P.  Cop- 
well,  vice-president;  Ira  L.  Peck,  casliier;  directors,  E.  R.  Thomp- 
son. C.  P.  Copwell,  W.  R.  Bunham.  W.  R.  Austin,  Lyman  Gould. 
Every  one  of  these  gentlemen  in  Norwich  represents  a  tower  of 
financial  and  commercial  strength,  and  their  wise  management  of 
the  Second  National  is  the  best  test  of  their  fitness  for  the  respon- 
sible position  they  occupy. 

HARWOOD  &  CO.,  Grocers,  No.  91  Water  Street.— A  well-known 
and  deservedly  prosperous  house,  noted  for  handling  only 
first-class  articles  and  its  fair  and  houorable  business 
methods,  is  that  of  Messrs.  Harwood  &  Co.,  wholesale 
grocers  and  fruit  dealers,  at  No.  91  Water  Street.  It  was  established 
in  1881  by  the  present  proprietors,  Messrs.  C.  L.  Harwood  and  C.  E. 
Chamberlain,  who  soon  built  up  a  trade  of  substantial  proportions. 
The  premises  occupied  comprise  an  entire  three  story  brick  build- 
ing 30x90  feet  in  dimensions,  and  which  extends  clear  through  the 
block  to  Commerce  Street.  There  is  here  ample  room  for  supply- 
ing the  wants  of  the  trade  and  of  the  public  in  a  prompt  and  efficient 
manner,  while  the  storage  facilities  are  unequalled  in  the  city.  An 
immense  and  carefully  selected  stock  of  fancy  and  staple  groceries 
is  always  in  store,  the  assortment  comprising  fine  teas  and  coffees 
of  all  kinds,  pure  spices,  pickles,  and  table  delicacies  in  great  variety ; 
sugars,  syrups  and  molasses;  choice  dairy  and  creamery  butlers 
cheese  and  eggs;  prime  lard,  smoked  meats  and  fish;  best  brand, 
of  family  flour,  meals,  beans,  peas,  rice,  .soda,  saleratus,  baking 
powder,  salt,  soaps,  starch,  crackers,  biscuits,  dried  fruit,  canned 
goods  of  every  description,  prepared  cereals,  brooms,  bi-ushes,  shelf 
goods,  etc.  The  long  practical  experience  of  the  proprietors  gives 
them  advantages  in  obtaining  supplies  unequalled  by  many  in  the 
trade,  rendering  it  desirable  for  large  buyers  in  search  of  the  best 
qualities  to  inspect  this  stock  before  concluding  purchases  elsewhere. 
In  the  canned  goods  department,  which  has  become  so  important  a 
branch  of  the  business,  only  those  brands  of  meats,  fruits,  and 
vegetables  are  handled  which  experience  and  test  have  shown  to  be 
pei-fect  as  regards  both  quality  and  method  of  preservation.  A 
leading  specialty  is  made  of  foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  which  are 
purchased  in  large  quantities  direct  from  the  grow-ers  at  liome  and 
abroad,  and  for  which  dry  and  cold  storage  is  provided.  The  trade 
is  very  large,  covering  all  the  New  England  states,  and  is  steadily 
growing  and  extending.  Six  assistants  are  employed,  and  ordei-s 
are  promptly  and  satisfactorily  filled  at  lowest  quotations.  The 
partners  are  men  of  wide  experience  in  this  line  of  trade,  Mr.  Har- 
wood having  been  for  eleven  years,  and  Mr.  Chamberlain  for  seven 
yeai-s,  intimately  connected  with  leading  houses  before  embark- 


ing in  business  on  their  own  account.  Mr.  Harwood  is  a  director  or 
the  Merchams'  National  Bank.  Both  members  of  the  firm  were 
born  in  this  city,  where  they  are  universally  esteemed  and  re- 
spected, and  where  they  are  very  popular  with  all  classes. 

MRS.  E.  AUSTIN,  Domestic  Bakery,  No.  86  Franklin  Street.-- 
This  is  one  of  the  best  conducted  and  most  popular  estab- 
lishmeuts  of  its  kind  in  Norwich.  31rs.  Austin  first  began 
business  on  the  "  West  Side"  in  1888,  but  early  in  1889  re- 
moved to  the  present  desirable  site,  which  is  one  of  the  best  in  toun 
for  a  business  of  the  kind.  In  the  salesroom  is  at  all  times  to  be 
found  a  fine  assortment  of  bakers'  goods,  bread,  cake,  pies,  etc.,  a 
specialty  being  made  of  home-made  bread.  The  bakery  is  supplied 
with  two  ovens  of  the  best  improved  type,  and  five  assistants  and 
a  delivery  team  are  kept  busy  in  attending  to  the  wants  of  the  large 
and  liberal  patronage.  Mrs.  Austin  is  a  native  of  New  Ynrk  State 
and  a  lady  of  rare  business  tact  and  ability.  She  has  built  up  a 
large  and  lucrative  business,  and  secured  the  substantial  regard  of 
a  host  of  patrons  and  friends. 

BP.  LEARNED,  Insurance:  Over  Thames  National  Bank. 
Shetucket  Street.  — Foremost  among  the  leading  huuses 
engaged  in  the  insurance  line  in  this  city  must  be  placed 
the  agency  conducted  by  Mr.  B.  P.  Learned,  whose  spa- 
cious offices  are  located  over  the  Thames  National  Bank,  Shetucket 
Street.  Tbis  house  has  been  in  active  operation  for  the  past  forty 
years.  It  was  founded  by  Mr.  E.  Learned,  and  conducted  by  that 
gentleman  up  to  18fi6,  when  be  was  succeeded  by  his  son.  the  present 
proprietor.  Mr.  Learned  is  one  of  the  most  experienced  under- 
wj-iters  in  Connecticut,  and  represents  a  number  ot"  important  com- 
panies, an:ong  tbem  the  Insurance  Company  of  North  America,  of 
Philadelphia;  Home  Insurance  Company  of  New  York;  Guardian 
Assurance  Company  of  London;  Hanover  Fire  Insurance  Company 
of  New  York;  National  Fire  Insurance  Company  of  Hartford;  Lan- 
cashire Insurance  Company  of  England;  Citizens'  Insurance  Com- 
pany of  New  York;  Insurance  Company  of  the  State  of  Pennsyl- 
vania; American  Surety  Company  of  New  York;  and  the  New  York 
Life  Insurance  Company-  A  leading  specialty  is  made  of  insuring 
money,  securities,  an  I  valuables  of  all  kinds  sent  by  mail.  Policies 
are  written  to  any  amount  at  lowest  terms,  and  all  losses  occurring 
are  promptly  adjusted.  Mr.  Learned  is  a  native  of  Norwich  and 
prominently  identified  with  its  best  interests.  He  is  an  active  mem- 
ber of  the  Board  of  Trade  and  a  director  of  the  Norwich  Savings 
Bank.  During  the  late  war  he  served  with  the  First  Connecticut 
Artillery,  attaining  promotion  from  the  rank  of  lieutenant  to  that 
of  captain,  and  next  being  elevated  to  the  rank  of  major.  He  is  a 
member  of  the  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic,  also  of  the  Loyal 
Legion  and  of  the  Army  and  Navy  Club,  and  he  sustains  the  re- 
spect and  esteem  of  all  his  fellow  citizens. 

JOHN  P.  BARSTOW  &  CO.,  Dealers  in  Stoves.  Furnaces,  Ranges, 
Seeds,  Farm  Implements  and  Fertilizers,  Nos.  23-25  Water 
Street.— The  well  known,  enterprising  house  of  John  P.  Bars- 
tow  &  Co.  occupies  a  prominent  position  warranted  by  a  long, 
successful  career.  It  is  not  only  the  oldest,  but  the  leading  one  of 
its  kind  in  this  commonwealth.  Its  foundation  dates  from  1846, 
when  it  was  estabhshed  by  Isaac  Backus  &  Co.  It  was  subsequently 
continued  by  Backus  &  Barstow,  Barstow  &  Palmer,  and  John  P. 
Barstow  successively  until  1876,  when  Mr.  Barstow  was  joined  by 
Mr.  Frank  H.  Smith  and  Mr.  George  S.  Byles.  Three  spacious 
buildings  are  occupied,  the  main  structure  being  of  brick,  having 
dimensions  of  40x60  feet  and  a  height  of  four  stories,  while  the  other 
two,  also  of  brick,  are  each  40x75  feet  in  size  and  three  stories  in 
height.  Throughout  the  premises  are  well  equipped  and  i^rovided  with 
elevators  and  with  everj' convenience  for  the  storage  of  the  extensive 
stock  of  goods  that  is  carried  and  the  requirements  of  the  business. 
In  the  salesroom  a  good  display  is  made  of  stoves  of  all  kinds,  ranges 
and  furnaces  in  all  the  new  patterns,  and  kitchen  furnishing  goods 
of  every  description,  a  specialty  being  made  of  the  "Eddy  &  Son" 
and  "Cold  Wave"  refrigerators,  which  are  eTbibited  in  all  sizes  for 
family,  hotel,  restaurant,  grocers'  and  butchers'  uses.  The  firm 
also  deal  largely  in  farm  and  garden  seeds,  standard  fertilizers  and 
farm  intplements.  The  trade  is  widespread  and  extends  throughout 
the  State,  and  is  constantly  increasing.  Mr.  Barstow  is  a  native  of 
Maine,  and  Messrs.  Smitli  and  Byles  were  both  born  in  this  State, 
and  are  prominent  in  business  and  financial  circles. 


NORWICH, 


183 


ROBERT  BROWN.  Steam  and  Gas  Fitter  ami  Plumber,  Peqiiot 
Biiildius.  Tent  nil  Wliarf.— In  the  city  of  Norwich  none  in  the 
phimbitiK  and  ^as-fittiug  trade  is  more  thoroughly  proficient 
and  reliable  tlian  Mr.  Robeit  Brown.  This  gentleman  was 
born  in  Rhode  Island,  whence  he  removed  to  this  city  some  thirty 
years  ago.  In  lS(i,S  he  founded  bis  present  enterprise,  and  has  gained 
an  enviable  reputation.  His  premises  are  located  in  the  Pequot 
Building  ou  Central  Wharf,  and  comprise  an  entire  three-story  brick 
structure  lOxliO  ft*et  in  dimensions.  They  are  provided  with  every- 
thinj^  that  can  facilitate  the  transaction  of  the  laiK''  business  of 


which  they  are  the  cent!.'.  I  nun  M^dii<  (  n  {••  t\\.ii!\  ^KiIImI  hands 
are  employed,  and  the  range  of  work  embraces  everything  in  the 
line  of  steam  and  gas  fitting,  plumbing,  ventilating,  drainage,  roofing, 
spouting,  guttering,  etc.  A  specialty  is  made  of  sanitarj-  engineer- 
ing. The  house  has  always  made  it  a  rule  to  do  nothing  but  first 
class  work  and  to  use  only  the  best  procurable  materials.  In  the 
store  is  always  carried  a  full  and  complete  assortment  of  plumbers' 
and  gas-fitters'  supphes  and  materials,  such  as  valves,  gauges. 
branches,  gas  brackets,  globes,  water-closet  basins,  bowls,  urinals, 
registers,  indicators,  brass  castings,  pumps,  rams,  hydrants,  iron  and 
lead  pipe.  etc.  These  goods  are  offered  at  the  lowest  figures,  special 
inducements  being  made  to  the  trade,  both  as  to  prices  and  terms. 
The  trade,  which  is  both  wholesale  and  retail  in  character,  is  very 
large,  and  covers  the  entire  State.  The  house  is  also  sole  agent  for 
the  celebrated  Crolon  Steam  Heater,  which  has  become  a  leading 
favorite  wherever  introduced.  Mr.  Brown  is  a  gentleman  in  the 
prime  of  life,  and  a  man  of  energy,  enterprise  and  experience.  He 
has  filled  many  public  offices,  among  others  that  of  alderman  and 
of  eouncilmiin  for  several  terms.  He  has  also  served  as  chairman 
of  the  Board  f-f  Education,  and  was  water  commissioner  for  several 
years. 

GEORHK  C.  SKTCTIELT/S  CARPET  CLEANING  ESTABLISH- 
MENT. No. 18  White's  Court.— Few  persons  have  any  idea  of 
the  quantity  of  impure  gases,  poison  germs  and  dust,  so  irri- 
tating to  the  bronchial  tubes  and  lungs,  that  may  be  held  in  a 
carpet  which  has  had  several  months  of  wear.  A  representative 
establishment  in  Norwich  devoted  to  the  cleansing  of  carpets  by 
the  newest  and  niost  effective  processes  is  that  of  Mr.  George  C. 
Setchell,  located  in  the  Bailey  Building.  No.  18  White's  Court. 
Founded  in  IS89,  this  house  has  won  favor  and  prosperity,  and  its 
patronage  extends  throughout  the  city  and  vicinity,  also  New  Lon- 
don and  other  important  trade  centres.  The  premises  occupied 
are  spacious  and  are  equipped  with  the  latest  improved  machinery, 
including  a  patent  cylinder  and  exhaust  carpet  cl'^aning  machine, 
operated  by  ample  steam  power,  and  having  the  capacity  for  clean- 
ing 1.500  yards  of  carpet  per  day.  The  work  is  executed  in  the  best 
style,  the  carpets  when  cleaned  being  returned  to  f  *rons  clean 


and  fresh  looking,  freed  from  dirt,  dust  and  vermin,  and  uninjured 
in  fabric  or  seams.  Mr.  Setchell  is  agent  for  the  celebrated  Buffalo 
Bug  and  Moth  Externunator,  which  is  pronounced  to  be  the  best  in 
tiie  world.  Orders  left  witli  Mr.  A.  C.  Hatch  at  No.  213  Main  Street, 
Franklin  Square,  will  receive  prompt  attention,  and  orders  shipped 
from  New  London  will  be  received  and  delivered  at  the  depot  free 
of  charge  and  the  freight  paid  for  one  way  between  the  two  cities. 
Fine  work,  lowest  prices  and  prompt  execution  of  orders  are  the 
ruling  principles  of  this  establishment.  Mr.  Setchell  is  an  active  and 
prominent  member  of  the  G.  A.  R.,  having  served  his  country  for 
three  years  in  the  18th  Connecticut  Volunteer  Infantry  during  the 
Civil  War.  He  was  one  of  the  prisoners  "A'ho  fell  into  the  hands  of 
the  Confederates. 

ED.  HARRIS.  Coal  and  Wood,  No.  207  :\lain  and  No.  449  North 
I\lain  Streets.— The  ousuiess  of  dealing  in  coal  and  wood  is  an 
^  important  one  in  this  city,  and  is  well  represented  by  E.  D. 
Harris,  who  has  had  a  valuable  experience  and  is  familiar 
with  all  the  details  connected  with  it.  He  commenced  operations  in 
1884  as  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Potter  &  Harris,  but  since  1887  has 
can-ifd  on  the  enterprise  on  his  own  account.  Mr.  Harris's  offices 
are  at  Xo.  ii07  Main  and  449  North  Main  Streets,  and  the  coal  and 
wood  yard  and  docks  on  New  Wharf.  The  premises  are  spacious 
and  nfford  ample  accommodation  for  storage  purposes,  and  are 
provided  with  every  convenience  for  receiving  stock.  Only  the 
very  best  quality  anthracite  coal  is  dealt  in,  the  supplj'  coming 
direct  from  the  mines  in  Pennsylvania,  and  Mr.  Harris  always 
carries  a  stock  of  not  less  than  flOOO  tons  of  all  sizes.  He  also  deals 
in  bituminous  coal,  and  hard  and  soft  wood,  which  is  sold  by  the 
cord  or  sawed  and  split  into  any  size  desired.  A  large  family  trade 
is  supplied,  and  many  orders  from  manufacturers  are  filled,  Mr.  Har- 
ris's facilities  and  connections  with  miners  and  shippers  enabling 
him  to  furnish  coal  in  any  quantity  at  the  very  lowest  market  quota- 
tions. From  ten  to  twelve  workmen  are  employed,  and  orders  are 
filled  on  short  notice.  A  native  of  Connecticut,  Mr.  Harris  is  well 
known  in  this  community,  where  he  has  resided  for  some  years. 
He  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Board  of  Trade  and  of  the  Ameri- 
can Mechanics. 

NORWICH  PAPER  BOX  COMPANY,  (S.  E.  Bliven,  Proprietor,) 
Manufacturers  of  Paper  Boxes,  No.  101  Broadway.— The 
Norwich  Paper  Box  Company  has  been  in  successful  opera- 
tion since  1885,  under  the  able  direction  and  management  of 
Mr.  S.  E.  Bliven,  the  proprietor.  The  premises  occupied  are  spacious 
and  equipped  with  a  full  complement  of  machinery,  while  from 
twelve  to  fifteen  hands  are  employed.  Paper  boxes  of  all  kinds, 
plain  and  fancy,  are  made,  special  attention  being  given  to  orders 
for  boot  and  shoe,  hat  and  cap.  dress  goods,  cutlery,  medicine  and 
jewelry  boxes.  The  trade  extends  throughout  the  New  England 
States.  Mr.  Bliven  is  in  a  position  to  fill  orders  to  any  extent  at  the 
lowest  prices,  and  to  guarantee  the  fullest  satisfaction.  He  ig  a 
young  man  of  energy  and  enterprise,  and  a  member  of  the  Board  of 
Trade  and  Order  of  American  Mechanics. 

THE  UNCAS  NOVELTY  COMPANY,  Manufacturers  of  Solid 
Braided  Sash  Cord,  Railroad  Bell  Cords,  Clothes  Lines. 
Picture  Cords,  Etc.,  No.  53  West  Main  Street.-- The  Uncas 
Novelty  Company  is  a  young  institution,  not  a  strange  feature 
in  a  *'  novelty"  company,  but  it  has  already  gained  a  first-rate  place 
amid  the  hustling  business  firms  of  this  enterprising  city.  It  was 
established  in  1890  by  John  T.  Brown  and  George  JIcKay.  Mr.  Mc- 
Kaj-  retired  on  the  1st  of  September  last,  and  Mr.  J.  T.  Brown  is  now 
the  sole  proprietor.  Tlie  firm  occupies  the  second  story,  40x80  feet 
in  extent,  of  the  three-story  brick  building  No.  53  West  Main  Street, 
and  manufacture  solid  braided  sash  cord,  railioad  bell  cords,  clothes 
lines,  picture  cords,  masons'  lines.chalk  lines,  fish  lines,  etc.,  in  silk, 
cotton,  and  wire,  for  which  the  company  has  a  splendid  plant  of 
improved  machinery,  run  by  steam  supplied  from  a  ten  horse-power 
engine,  .\bout  eight  or  ten  people  are  emploj-ed  in  the  manufacture 
of  the  specialties  of  tlie  Uncas  Novelty  Company,  which  has  already 
won  a  widely  extended  market,  its  products  being  sent  all  over  the 
states.  It  sells  at  wholesale  only.  Mr.  John  P.  Brown,  the  pro- 
prietor of  this  enterprising  concern,  is  a  gentleman  of  middle  age, 
wideawake  and  fullj*  up  to  the  requirements  of  the  business  well 
developing  into  a  great  enterprise.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Board 
of  Trade. 


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NORWICH 


T  HE  NOKVVICH  FOLDED  PAPER  CARPET  LINING  CO  Jll'ANY, 
Sliipping  Street.— Among  the  newer  maiiufacturiug  establish- 
ments that  have  recently  been  put  in  successful  operation  in 
this  city  is  the  Norwich  Folded  Paper  Carpet  Lining  Company, 
which  was  organized  and  incorporated  in  1890.  The  building  utilized 
is  a  fine  new  brick  structure  60xlS0  feet  in  area  and  three  stories  in 
height.  It  is  fitted  up  with  patented  machinery  designed  expressly 
for  manufacturing  folded  paper  carpet  linings,  and  this  is  diiven 
by  a  So  horse-power  steam  engine,  wliile  a  large  force  of  workmen 
is  employed.    The  products  of  the  concern  have  met  with  populai- 


fnvi.r.  and  the  demand  for  them  is  steadily  increasing,  not  only 
tliroughout  New  England  and  the  State  of  New  York,  but  thivugli- 
out  the  country.  The  officers  of  the  company  are  C.  D.  Browning, 
president;  F.  W,  Browning,  treasurer;  and  A.  W.  Dickey,  secretary. 
They  are  all  well  known  in  conunercial  and  financial  circles  in  this 
city,  the  president  being  a  prominent  member  of  the  Board  of 
Trade.  The  folded  paper  carpet  lining  makes  a  poor  carpet  feel 
like  a  good  one,  a  good  one  feel  better.  The  soft,  springy  nature 
of  the  lining  lends  elasticity  lo  tlie  carpet.  It  wears  well,  and  saves 
the  carpt-t  from  wear.  It  is  moth-proof,  and  receives  all  dust 
deposit.  You  tread  as  on  velvet.  No  noise,  no  hard  feeling  to  the 
foot.  It  is  easily  laid,  economical,  clean.  It  is  put  up  in  neat  fifty- 
yard  rolls,  each  yard  being  numbered.  Circulars  and  samples  are 
mailed  on  request. 

EB.  WORTHINGTON,  Wholesale  Paper  Dealer,  No.  99  Water 
Street. — This  is  a  young.spirited,  progressive  business  house, 
^  and  the  founder,  Mr.  E  B.  Worthiiigton,  who  is  a  young 
man,  has  had  an  extended  experience  in  the  paper  trade, 
and  has  formed  first  class  permanent  business  connections  with  the 
nranwfacturers,  thus  enabling  them  to  meet  the  requirements  of 
dealei'S  at  the  lowest  prices.  The  premises  occupied  are  of  spacious 
dimensions  and  contain  a  large,  valuable  stock  of  paper  of  every 
description,  including  printing,  book,  manilla,  straw,  tissue,  and  tea 
papers;  also  colored  jiapers,  straw  boards  and  paper  bags  of  all 
sizes  for  idl  pvn-poses,  flour  sacks,  butter  dishes,  twines,  and  every- 
thing belonging  to  the  business.  The  trade  is  steadily  growing  and 
expanding,  and  the  outlook  for  the  future  is  indeed  very  cheei-ing. 
Mr.  Worthiiigton  also  handles  tea,  ofFee  and  spices  in  connection 
■with  the  papei-  business.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  Dnndelion  coffee. 
"Hiis  is  highly  recommended  by  all  the  leading  medical  men,  for  its 
medical  effect.  It  is  economical  in  use,  is  pleasant  to  the  taste,  and 
causes  no  bad  effect;  on  the  contrary,  it  tones  up  the  system  and 
imrifies  the  blood.  BIr.  Worthiiigton  is  a  native  of  this  State  and  a 
popNlar  member  of  the  Board  of  Trade. 


ND.  SEVIN  i  SON,  Druggists,  No.  118  Wain  Street.— One  of 
the  "  institutions"  of  Norwich  is  the  well-appointed  phar- 
,     macy  and  drug  store  of  N.   D.  Sevin  &  Son  at  No.   118 
Main  Street.    It  has  ministered  to  the  wants  of  the  citizens 
since  1S6.5,  when  it  was  established  by  Messrs  Lanman  &  Sevin.    In 
1879  Mr.  Lanman  retired,  and  Mr.  Sevin  purchased  the  whole  busi- 
ness, and  in  l.SSO  admitted  his  son.  Mr.  F.  D.  Sevin.     The  premises 


occupied  consist  of  four  stories  and  basement.  The  store  is  a 
model  of  elegance  in  its  appointments,  and  in  it  is  an  immense  stock 
of  goods — drugs,  chemicals,  perfumery,  toilet  requisites,  surgical 
instruments,  imported  Havana  and  domestic  cigars;  and  in  fact  all 
that  enters  into  the  stock  of  a  first-class  drug  store  is  found  there- 
in, in  great  variety,  and  at  prices  that  are  bound  to  please.  The 
store  is  lighted  I  y  electricity.  A  spacious  pharmacy  is  in  rear  of 
the  main  store,  20x20  feet  in  extent,  and  here  ripe  experience  in  the 
preparation  of  prescriptions  rules  the  department.  Physicians  and 
their  patients  may  rely  upon  obtaining  uniformly  good  and  effica- 
cious medicines,  of  known  purit.v,  prepared  with  skill  and  care.  <  in 
the  second  door  of  the  establishment  is  the  wholesale  department, 
and  a  room  especially  devoted  to  the  application  of  trusses,  etc. 
The  basement  is  used  for  the  storage  of  surplus  stock.  This  is  one 
of  the  largest  retail  drug  stores  in  the  State,  and  it  has  a  wholesale 
trade  covering  the  whole  State.  Mr.  N.  D.  Sevin  is  a  native  of  Con- 
necticut. He  has  been  a  resident  of  Norwich  for  thirty -two  years, 
and  has  had  over  thirty  years'  experience  in  the  drug  business. 
He  is  a  member  of  the  Connecticut  State  Board  of  Pharmacy,  and 
during  the  war  he  served  as  hospital  steward,  having  enlisted  in 
the  2(jth  Connecticut  Volunteers.  He  is  a  member  of  Sedgwick  Post, 
No.  1,  O.  A.  R  ,  and  has  served  in  the  State  Legislature.  He  is  r\>o 
an  active  Free  Mason,  a  past  commander  of  the  Knights  Templar, 
and  a  member  of  .B.'d  degree  (Scottish  rite).  He  has  been  an  active 
member  of  Trinity  Church  for  many  years.  Mr.  F.  D.  Sevin  is  a 
native  of  Norwich,  a  graduate  of  the  New  Y'ork  College  of  Phar- 
macy, and  an  active  Mason. 

JOHN  BIRRACREE.  Hats,  Caps  and  Furnishings,  No.  1-16  Blain 
Street.— This  establishment  was  founded  originally  in  1650  by 
Mr.  H.  E.  Haskell,  and  jvas  conducted  by  him  with  great 
success  for  two  score  years,  when  he  was  succeeded  by  the 
present  proprietor,  Mr.  Birracree,  who  is  a  native  of  this  State,  and 
who  has  had  a  wide  range  of  experience  in  all  branches  of  this  trade. 
The  store  is  neatly  and  attractively  arranged,  and  the  stock  embraces 
everyiliing  in  the  line  of  men's,  youths',  and  boys'  headwear,  includ- 
ing fine  high  silk  and  cassiniere  hats,  round  and  flat  crown  derby 
hats.  Alpine  and  other  styles  of  soft  fur,  felt,  and  wool  hats,  straw- 
goods,  fur  and  cloth  caps  in  their  season,  etc.  Mr.  Birracree  is  also 
the  sole  agent  for  the  celebrated  Knox  hats.  He  carries  a  full 
line  of  gentlemen's  furnishing  goods,  embracing  all  the  latest  novel- 
ties in  silk  and  wool  mise.l.  plain  flannel,  cheviot,  and  other  kinds  of 
neglige  shirts;  also  fine  white  and  fancy  colored  dress  shii'ts,  collars 
aud  cuffs,  hosiery,  gloves,  underwear  in  all  styles,  weights,  and 
material,  suspenders,  latest  styles  in  neckwear,  collar  and  cuff 
buttons,  scarf  pins,  caues,  umbrellas,  etc.  These  goods  have  been 
carefully  selected,  and  are  unsurpassed  in  quality,  style,  elegance 
and  workmanship,  -while  prices  are  most  reasonable.  Orders  for 
laundering  receive  jiroinpt  and  careful  attention.  Mr  Birracree  is 
a  popular,  courteous  young  man,  and  is  highly  respected  in  social 
and  trade  circles. 

FKLLOWS  &  RICE,  Builders,  Nos.  149  and  1,51  Water  Street  —As 
masons  and  builders,  and  plain  and  ornamental  plasterers,  the 
firm  of  Messrs  Fellows  &  Rice  has  obtained  an  excellent  repu- 
tation for  the  all  round  excellence  of  their  work.  The  enter- 
prise -was  started  in  18S4  by  Messrs.  George  E.  Fellows  and  F.  G. 
Rice,  both  natives  of  Connecticut,  and  practical  and  experienced 
workmen.  They  rapidl,y  succeeded  in  securing  a  large  and  valuable 
patronage,  and  this  bas  kept  on  increasing.  The  premises  occupied 
were  at  first  located  at  No.  34.3  Franklin  Street,  but  in  15S7  a  re- 
moval was  made  to  the  commodious  quarters  now  utilized  at  Nos. 
149  and  i.")l  Water  Street  These  comprise  the  ground  floor  and 
basement  of  a  substantial  brick  structure,  S.'ixrs  feet  in  dimensions, 
in  which  is  constantly  carried  a  large  stock  of  marble  and  slate 
mantels,  and  centre  pieces,  brackets,  and  ornaments,  etc.  Brick, 
lime,  cement,  hair,  and  sand  are  also  handled  in  large  quantities,  and 
are  supplied  to  the  trade  at  lowest  rates.  Half  a  dozen  skilled  hands 
are  employed  on  an  average,  the  force  of' en  reaching  as  high  as 
fifteen  Estimates  are  furnished  and  contracts  entered  into  for  the 
construction  and  erection  ot  buildings,  plain  and  ornamental  plas- 
tering, and  mason  work  of  all  kinds.  .\  specialty  is  made  of  slate 
roofing,  and  the  firm  stands  deservedl.y  high  in  public  estimation  for 
the  promptness  in  which  they  carry  out  all  their  contracts 


NORWICH, 


185 


J}*.  COLLINS  &  CO..  Manufacturers  of  Collios's  ImproTed 
Jouval  Turbiuc— Tbe  fame  of  (Rollins'  Improved  Jouval  Tur- 
^  hine,  manufactured  iu  this  city  by  Messrs.  J.  P.  Collins  JS  Co., 
has  spread,  not  only  through  all  parts  of  the  United  States, 
but  also  to  many  foreign  nations.  The  inventor  and  patentee,  Mr. 
J.  P.  ColUns,  has  made  a  hfe  study  of  the  best  methods  of  economi- 
cally utilizing  water  as  a  motive  power,  and  his  productions  have 
met  with  deserved  praise  from  the  engineering  and  industrial  world. 
He  established  himself  in  business  originally  in  ISBi  at  Troy,  X.  Y.. 
removing  to  Norwich  in  1878.  Here  he  occupies  spacious  and  well 
equipped  quarters,  and  is  prepared  to  conduct  hi.s  important  enter- 
prise under  the  most  favorable  auspices  and  upon  the  largest  scale. 
The  plant  covers  an  area  of  20,000  square  feet,  and  embraces  several 
commodious  frame  buildings  relegated  to  the  various  departments 
ot  construction,  equipped  with  thirty-five  horse  power  steam  en- 
jline.  and  otherwise  admirably  adapted  for  the  advantageous  prose- 
cution of  the  business.  In  addition  to  the  widely  known  "  Jouval  Tur- 
bine,'' the  product  of  the  house  likewise  embraces  every  description 
of  horizontal  and  vertical  water  wheels  (from  150  to  750  horse  power), 
pulleys,  shafting  gear,  blocks,  etc.,  two  hundi-ed  and  fifty  tons  of 
iron  being  annually  consumed,  and  constant  employment  being 
afforded  to  a  force  of  from  twenty-five  to  thirty  skilled  hands.  Es- 
timates are  promptly  furnished  and  contracts  completed  at  short 
notice,  surveys  made,  and  entire  water  power  adaptation  made  that 
is  available  in  any  mill  iu  New  England.  The  principles  which  regu- 
late the  bu-siness  policy  of  this  house  are  such  as  entitle  it  to  general 
respect  and  confidence,  while  the  great  extent  ot  its  operations  has 
made  its  position  one  of  national  prominence  and  placed  its  founder 
and  his  associates  in  the  front  rank  of  Connecticut's  industrial  repre- 
eentatires.  Some  criterion  of  the  industrial  character  ot  the  con- 
nections of  this  house  may  be  deduced  from  the  statement  that  it  is 
estimated  that  one  fourth  of  all  the  cotton  spindles  in  this  country 
operated  by  water  power  are  driven  by  the  Collins  Improved 
Jouval  Turbine. 

JDALTON,  Manufacturer  of  Silk  Mitts,  Gloves,  Etc.,  Chestnut 
Street.— An  establishment  whose  operations  have  proved  a 
most  important  adjunct  to  the  commercial  prosperity  ot 
Norwich  is  that  owned  by  Mr.  J.  Dalton,  manufacturer  of 
silk  mitts,  gloves,  jersey  cloths  and  kindred  fabrics,  on  Chestnut 
Street  This  business  was  originally  established  by  Mr.  Dalton  at 
Williamsburg.  N.  Y.,  in  IMil,  he  removing  to  Norwich  in  1,S88  at 
the  solicitation  of  the  Board  of  Trade,  witli  the  view  ot  tormmg  a 
stock  company.  Not  having  as  yet  carried  out  this  intent,  Mr.  Dal- 
ton has  ably  conducted  the  affairs  of  the  enterprise  alone.  The 
premises, occupied  comprise  acoramodious  second  floor,  40x100  feet 
in  dimensions,  with  two  wings,  JOxGO  feet,  equipped  with  thirty -five 
horse  power  steam  engine,  three  warp  frames  of  three  tons  each, 
two  lace  machines  of  five  tons  each,  two  patent  p,ittem  machines, 
winders,  etc.,  employment  being  furnished  to  thirty  skilled  ope- 
rators. The  silk  niitt-s,  gloves,  jersey  cloths,  veilings,  hair  nets, 
and  suspen.sory  fabrics  here  produced  are  unexcelled  by  anything 
in  the  market.  The  weekly  output  of  this  concern  averages  some 
four  hundred  dozen  articles  weekly.  The  salesroom  ot  the  concern 
is  located  at  No.  .5-..'9  Broadway,  New  York  City,  where  a  large  .sample 
stock  is  at  all  limes  carried,  an  extensive  trade  bemg  enjoyed,  which 
is  broadly  distributed  over  tbe  United  States.  Mr.  Dalton  is  ot 
English  nationality,  and  has  been  a  respected  resident  of  America 
for  ths  past  forty  two  years.  His  long  practical  experience  on  both 
sides  ot  the  Atlantic  gives  him  peculiar  advantages  for  this  branch 
of  trade,  while  his  personal  high  character  is  a  sufficient  assurance 
that  all  transactions  will  receive  faithful  attention. 

AL  ALLEN.  Grocer,  Etc  .  Corner  Market  and  Water  Street^.— 
This  gentl''man  began  business  here  some  time  ago,  and  has 
gained  a  widely  extended  reputation  tor  the  high  charac- 
ter of  his  goods  and  the  care  he  exercises  in  meeting  the 
wants  of  his  customers.  His  premises  comprise  a  large  store  and 
basement,  each  with  a  capacity  of  1i^x%  feet.  The  store  is  a  model 
of  neatness  and  order.  The  business  is  divided  into  two  departments, 
one  being  devoted  to  groceries  and  the  other  to  wooden  ware,  etc. 
The  stock  carried  is  a  large  and  comprehensive  one,  and  includes 
the  choicest  fresh  crop  teas  and  coffees:  the  finest  flour  made  in 
the  country:  butter,  canned  goods,  pickles,  table  delicacies  of  all 
kinds,  grocers'  sundries  ot  every  description,  foreign  and  domestic 


fruits,  vegetables  in  season;  poultry,  game;  wooden  ware,  etc.;  in 
fact,  everything  pertaining  to  this  line  of  trade.  The  stock  is  fre- 
quently renewed,  and  kept  ui>  to  the  highest  standard  of  excellence, 
while  the  prices  are  kept  at  the  lowest  point  consistent  with  a  living 
business.  Mr.  Allen  is  ever  at  the  post  of  duty,  exercising  a  close 
supervision  over  his  affairs,  and  he  anil  his  assistants  are  kept  busy. 
Mr.  Allen  is  a  native  of  this  state,  is  held  in  the  highest  estimation  by 
the  community,  and  his  prospects  iu  the  near  future  are  of  the  most 
favorable  character. 

EK.  REYNOLDS,  Crockery,  Etc.,  No.  159  Main  Street.— The 
late  Mr.  E.  M.  Reynolds  founded  this  popular  and  largely 
J  patronized  establishment  in  1877,  and  when  he  died  in  18SC  his 
widow  succeeded  to  the  sole  control  ot  the  business,  which 
she  has  continued  with  marked  success,  and  which  consists  of  dealing 
in  crockery,  china,  and  glassware  of  Kuropean  and  American  manu- 
facture, also  stand  and  hanging  lamps,  iu  the  newest  designs,  lamp 
goods,  triple  plated  silverware,  including  everything  for  the  appoint- 
ment of  the  table,  housefurnishing  goods  of  all  kinds,  and  a  wide 
range  ot  fancy  articles  for  use  and  ornament.  This  establishment 
is  the  headquarters  for  art  pottery  of  all  kinds,  and  the  assortment 
ot  goods  is  one  of  the  finest  and  best  to  he  seen  in  the  city.  It  is 
always  kept  up  to  a  full  standard  by  tbe  arrival  of  fresh  invoices 
direct  from  the  leading  importers  and  niaiuifacturers.  The  store 
has  a  frontage  ot  30  with  a  depth  ot  ,70  feet,  extending  through  to 
No.  17  Shetucket  Street.  In  its  appointments  it  is  very  handsome 
and  attractive.  The  trade  comes  from  the  city  and  all  the  adjacent 
sections,  is  both  wholesale  and  retail  in  its  character,  and  in  each 
succeeding  year  it  is  constantly  growing  and  expanding.  In  and 
about  the  premises  there  is  always  a  scene  of  busy  activity. 

COOK  &  LESTER,  Wholesale  Fruit,  Etc.,  No.  153  Water  Street.— 
Few  houses  are  so  well  equipped  tor  successful  and  satisfactory 
service  as  that  of  Messrs.  Cook  and  Lester,  the  well  known 
wholesale  dealers  and  commission  merchants  in  fruits,  pota- 
toes, berries,  and  general  country  produce.  This  house  was  estab- 
lished by  Mr.  Adis  Cook  in  1884,  he  tour  years  later  forming  a  copart- 
nery with  Mr.  J.  F.  Lester,  when  the  present  firm  style  was  adopted. 
They  are  both  thoroughly  experienced  merchants,  commanding  a 
wide  and  valuable  acquaintance  in  trade  circles,  and  are  active,  en- 
terprising, and  capable  to  a  marked  degree.  They  have  developed  an 
extensive  trade,  throughout  this  entire  section.  Their  premises  com- 
prise a  commodious  ground  floor  and  basement,  40x80  feet  iu  dimen- 
sions. The  advantages  possessed  by  Mes.'rs.  Cook  and  Lester  are  ot 
the  best  possible  character,  and  their  transactions  are  marked  by 
prompt  attention  to  every  detail.  The  facilities  and  resources  of 
the  house  are  admirable  for  reachiug  a  desirable  class  of  buyers, 
and  its  distinguishing  policy  is  the  activity  displayed  in  placing  con- 
signments and  in  making  prompt  and  satisfactory  returns.  In  every 
department  ot  the  business  the  most  perfect  system  prevails  for  in- 
suring all  the  advantages  of  the  market,  while  the  reputation  of  the 
house  tor  fair  and  honorable  dealing  is  an  additional  inducement 
to  those  requiring  such  service.  Both  members  ot  the  firm  are  na- 
tives of  Norwich,  and  well  deserving  of  the  substantial  success  they 
have  achieved. 

RS.  BARTLETT,  Dealer  in  Choice  Family  Groceries,  Etc., 
No.  4  Main  Street,  Breed  Hall.— Mr.  Bartlett  established 
business  at  his  present  address  in  1881.  Prior  to  that  he 
had  been  engaged  iu  the  same  line  in  his  native  town, 
Killingly,  Conn.,  before  coming  to  this  city.  He  has  developed  a 
large,  strictly  first-class  trade,  and  won  an  enviable  reputation  for 
straightforivard  business  methods.  The  spacious  store  occupied  is 
excellently  situated  for  business  purposes,  and  is  very  neatly  and 
conveniently  fitted  up.  It  is  filled  with  an  extensive  assorlment  ot 
staple  and  fancy  groceries  of  every  variety,  also  fruits  and  pro- 
visions. A  leading  specialty  is  made  of  choice  family  flour  and 
creamery  butter,  of  which  the  best  is  always  kept  on  hand.  Mr. 
Bartlett  is  sole  agent  in  Norwich  for  the  celebrated  "  Vienna  Haxall,  " 
Red  River  flour,  which  is  the  best  flour  to  he  found  in  the  market, 
and  ot  which  he  always  has  a  full  supply.  Four  clerks  and  two 
delivery  teams  are  employed,  and  all  orders  are  filled  promptly  and 
satisfactorily.  Mr.  Bartlett  takes  an  active  interest  in  the  affairs  of 
the  city,  has  served  creditably  as  a  member  ot  the  Common  Coun- 
cil, and  he  enjoys  the  fullest  esteem  of  all  his  fellow  citizens. 


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PORTEOUS  &  MITCHELL,  Importers,  Jobbers,  aud  Retailers 
of  Dry  Goods,  Xos.  S3,  93.  and  95  Main  Street,  and  Nos.  IM 
to  108  Water  Street.— Distinguished  as  a  leading  house 
in  the  drj-  goods  trade  o(  Xoiwicli  is  that  of  Messrs.  Porteous 
&  Mitchell,  w)iich  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  largest  in  the  state. 
It  was  established  in  18T3  by  Hislop,  Porteous  &  Mitchell,  who  main- 
tained branches  in  several  cities  throughout  the  country.  In  1890 
Mr.  Hislop  retired,  and  since  then  the  business  has  been  continued 
by  Messrs.  Porteous  &  Mitchell.  The  premises  occupied  cover  an 
area  of  2T,000  square  feet.  The  buildings  are  numbered  83.  93,  95 
Main  Street,  aud  Nos.  104  to  108  Water  Street,  six  floors  being  util- 
ized, besides  a  commodious  basement,  200x450  feet  in  dimensions. 
All  the  departments  are  thoroughly  systematized  and  provided  with 
cash  carriers  and  other  modern  facilities.  The  firm  are  the  largest 
importers,  jobbers,  and  retailers  in  British,  French,  German,  aud 
American  dri,'  goods  in  this  section.  They  carry  an  inmiense  stock 
of  goods,  and  command  an  extensive  trade,  necessitating  the  em- 
ployment of  from  50  to  TO  hands.  Everything  new.  seasonable,  and 
fashionable  in  silks,  dress  goods,  woolens,  ribbons,  laces,  notions, 
and  fancy  goods  is  always  to  be  found  on  sale  here:  also  cloaks, 
saeques,  dolmans,  etc.:  full  line  of  Axniinster.  body  Brussels.  Mo- 
quette.  Wilton,  and  other  kinds  of  carpets  in  new  beautiful  patterns. 
The  wholesale  department  is  ably  directed.  The  display  made  in  all 
the  departments  is  very  attractive,  and  altogether  the  establishment 
is  unquestionably  the  finest  in  the  city.  Mr.  John  Porteous  and  Mr. 
Archibald  Mitchell,  the  copartners,  sustain  a  high  reputation  as 
business  men  and  citizens,  and  are  prominent  members  of  the  Board 
of  Trade.  They  were  both  born  in  Scotland,  but  have  been  in  this 
country  upwards  of  a  quarter  of  a  century,  and  in  Norwich  since 
18T3.  Previous  to  that  date  they  were  with  the  firm  of  Brown, 
Thompson  &  Co.,  at  Hartford. 

REISS  &  WHOLEY  (Successore  to  Myron  Sears).  Dealers  in 
Stoves,  Ranges,  Tin,  Iron,  and  Granite  Ware,  Tin  Roofing, 
Plumbing,  Etc.,  No.  12  Ferry  Street.— Of  those  engaged  in 
Norwich  in  the  manufacture  and  sale  of  tin,  copper,  and 
sheet  iron  ware,  stoves,  etc.,  none  are  able  to  show  a  cleaner  or  more 
honorable  record  than  Messrs.  Reiss  Jt  Wholey  (successors  to  Myron 
Sears),  This  is  one  of  the  oldest  concerns  engaged  in  this  line  in  this 
section  of  the  state.  The  enterprise  was  founded  in  1845  by  Mr.  H.  J. 
Roath,  who  about  twelve  years  later  admitted  Mr.  Dennison  as  a 
partner,  under  the  title  of  Roath  &  Dennison.  Seven  yeai-s  later  the 
firm  became  and  remained  until  1866  Roath  &  Bates;  in  that  yearit 
became  Roath  &  Sears,  and  in  1869  Mr.  Sears  assumed  sole  control. 
In  1888  he  was  succeeded  by  the  prest-nt  firm,  which  consists  of  Mr. 
James  W.  Reiss  (a  native  of  Brooklyn,  N.  T.)  and  Mr.  Andrew  J, 
Wholey  (a  native  of  this  state).  They  occupy  a  spacious  three  story 
and  basement  structure,  and  manufacture  tin.  copper,  and  sheet 
iron  ware.  Skilled  workmen  are  employed,  and  a  specialty  is  made 
of  metal  roofing,  spouting,  guttering,  and  plumbing.  Estimates  are 
furnished,  and  contracts  entered  into,  and  all  work  is  executed  at 
lowest  prices.  In  stock  will  be  found  evei-ythiiig  in  the  line  of  tin, 
copper,  galvanized,  and  sheet  iron  ware,  hollow,  cast,  and  granite 
ware,  and  other  household  articles.  A  fine  display  is  made  >f  parlor, 
office,  and  cooking  stoves,  ranges,  furnaces,  heaters,  grates,  oil  and 
gas  stoves,  etc.  The  firm  are  the  agents  for  the  well  known  *'  Mod- 
el ■'  range,  which  is  conceded  to  be  the  greatest  wonder  of  the  age, 
and  is  guaranteed  to  give  satisfaction  or  no  sale.  The  firm  also 
makes  a  specialty  of  the  Rutland  stove  lining,  which  fits  any  stove. 
and  is  the  best  article  of  its  kind  in  the  market.  Both  partners  are 
courteoJS,  popular  business  men. 

CE.  BRADT,  Hack.  Livery,  Boarding,  and  Sale  Stable.  Nos.  2 
and  4  East  JIain  Street  —Norwich  is  famous  for  its  long  estab- 
lished business  enterprises,  but  comparatively  few  of  these 
can  look  back  on  so  extended  a  career  of  usefulness  as  can 
that  conducted  by  Mr.  C.  E.  Brady  on  East  Main  Street,  near  Bridge, 
for  this  is  one  of  the  oldest  undertakings  of  the  kind  in  this  section 
of  the  state,  having  been  founded  very  nearly  a  century  ago.  The 
present  proprietor  is  a  native  of  Canada,  and  has  been  in  possession 
since  ISSO.  He  is  very  prominently  identified  with  the  stable  busi- 
ness, owning  an  extensive  establishment  at  Eastern  Point  in  .iddi- 
tion  to  the  on?  already  mentioned.  Mr.  Brady  is  proprietor  of 
twenty -five  horses,  fifteen  of  which  are  kept  at  the  East  Main 
Street  stable,  where  there    are    also    twenty   to    thirty  carriages 


adapted  to  livery  and  hacking  purposes,  embracing  landaus.  English 
victorias,  coupes,  landauletts,  coupe  rockaways.  wagonettes  carry 
ing  nine  people,  and  every  style  of  light  carriage  to  be  had.  A 
very  extensive  hack,  hvery.  boarding,  aud  sale  business  is  done, 
and  everything  in  and  about  the  premises  is  kept  in  first  class 
condition,  employment  being  given  to  four  experienced  assistants. 
Hacks  will  be  furnished  for  parties,  weddings,  funerals,  and  other 
occasions  at  very  short  notice,  and  at  prices  that  are  sure  to  prove 
satisfactory.  The  stable  has  telephone  connection  and  orders  sent 
thus  or  by  mail  are  assured  as  prompt  and  painstaking  attention  as 
if  given  in  person.  Mr.  Brady  has  some  fine  single  and  double  teauis 
for  lively  purposes,  and  those  who  want  to  go  out  on  the  road  and 
■' look  as  well  as  their  neighbors,*' will  find  his  turnouts  just  suited 
to  their  taste,  as  they  will  compare  favorably  with  the  large  ma- 
jority of  private  equipages. 

FJ.  MOCLTON,  Photographer,  No.  161  Main  Street,— This  es- 
tabUshment  presents  a  neat  and  inviting  appearance,  is 
well  arranged  and  fully  equipped  with  the  varied  parapher- 
nalia and  accessaries  for  successf id  photography,  and  aff oi-ds 
every  convenience  for  operations  and  accommodation  of  patrons. 
The  reception  rooms,  which  are  20x:35  feet  in  area,  are  handsomely 
furnished  and  contain  many  beautiful  specimens  of  Mr.  Moulton's 
handwork,  while  the  operating  room  is  25x25  feet  in  dimensions.  A 
special  feature  is  made  of  portraiture,  and  the  work  is  unsurpassed 
and  highly  commended  for  general  excellence  and  superior  finish. 
Pastile, crayon,  India  ink,  oil  and  water  color  work  is  a  specialty: 
and  also  copying  and  enlarging  pictures,  which  is  executed  in  the 
highest  style  of  the  art.  .Mr.  Moulton,  who  is  doing  a  splendid  busi- 
ness, is  a  native  of  New  Hampshire, where  he  was  in  the  photographic 
business  a  quarter  of  a  century  previous  to  locating  in  this  city. 
which  he  did  in  1889,  and  where  he  has  acquired  as-igh  reputation. 
His  prices  are  moderate  and  all  bis  work  of  the  highest  quality. 

JKEMPXER,  Merchant  Tailor,  No.  160  Main  Street.— This  is  a 
most  ably  conducted,  popular,  and  progressive  house,  and 
^  has  always  maintained  a  high  reputation  for  superior  goods 
and  sti-aightforward  business  methods.  Mr.  Kempner,  who 
is  a  native  of  Germany,  and  who  came  to  the  United  States  in  1865, 
founded  this  enterprise  in  1877,  and  has  occupied  his  present  prem- 
ises since  1883.  These  premises  comprise  the  first  and  second  floors 
of  a  substantial  three-story  brick  building,  the  first  floor  being  used 
as  salesroom  and  the  second  for  manufacturing  purposes.  Employ- 
ment is  furnished  to  a  force  of  skilled  aud  experienced  hands.  The 
store  is  neatly  and  attractively  fitted  up.  and  is  rejilete  with  a 
superb  and  valuable  assortment  of  French,  German,  English,  and 
domestic  broadcloths,  cassimeres,  woolens,  worsteds,  tweeds,  mel- 
tons, cheviots,  etc.,  tor  overcoatings,  suitings,  trouserings,  and  vest- 
ings.  Garments  are  made  to  order  in  the  very  latest  and  most 
fashionable  styles,  and  as  the  proprietor  gives  his  personal  attention 
to  the  measuring,  cutting,  and  fitting  of  all  garments  made  here,  he 
is  prepared  to  guarantee  an  easy,  comfortable,  and  stylish  fit. 
artistic  workmanship,  finish,  and  durability.  Mr.  Kenii)uer  is  fully 
abreast  of  the  times  in  all  matters  pertaining  to  his  business,  and 
is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias  and  Odd  Fellows, 

AL.  FENSLEY,  Dealer  in  Paper,  Paper  Bags,  Twine,  Etc.,  No. 
264  Main  Street.— That  important  branch  of  commerce  de- 
,  voted  to  the  paper  trade  has  an  enterprising  exponent  in 
this  city  in  Mr.  A.  L  Fensley.  whose  headquarters  are 
located  at  No.  264  Main  Street.  He  founded  this  enterprise  in  1890, 
and  h.-is  developed  a  large,  active,  and  steadily  growing  patronage. 
The  premi.ses  occupied  comprise  a  store  20x60  feet  in  dimensions, 
admirably  fitted  up  for  the  dispatch  of  business  A  heavy  stock  is 
carried  of  straw  and  manilla  paper,  in  all  weights  and  sizes,  also 
paper  bags,  flour  sacks,  twines,  butter  distes,  paper  boxes  o(  all 
kinds,  blank  boots  in  all  sizes  and  weights,  etc.  Both  a  w  holesale 
and  retail  demand  is  supplied,  and  the  influential  connections  of  the 
house  enable  the  proprietor  to  quote  the  lowest  prices  and  to  fill  all 
orders  at  shortest  notice.  Particular  attention  is  given  to  the  print- 
ing of  bags,  orders  being  met  on  the  most  favorable  terms.  Mr. 
Fensley  is  a  native  of  Norwich,  is  an  active  member  of  the  order  of 
Odd  Fellows  and  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  and  is  popular  in  both  busi- 
ness and  social  circles. 


NORWICH. 


IS? 


JB.  SHAW,  Harness,  Etc.,  No.  213  Main  Street.— The  oUiest, 
best  known,  and  leading  manufactmerof  hnruessand  dealer 
in  horse  clothing  in  tliis  city  is  unquestionably  Mr.  John  IJ. 
Shaw.  He  was  born  in  the  state  of  New  York,  has  lived  in 
Norwich  many  years,  and  eonimenced  business  liere  in  1H41.  He  has 
always  taken  an  active  interest  in  local  afTairs.  and  for  several  terms 
has  been  a  member  of  city  council.  His  business  premises  comprise 
a  store  and  workshop,  each  25x75  feet  in  area,  and  every  facility  is 
at  hand  for  executing  wor  k  in  a  superior  style  on  short  notice.  Mr. 
Shaw  manufactinvs  single  and  double,  light  and  heavy  harness  of 
all  kinds,  and  makes  a  specialty  of  light,  driving,  road,  and  track 
harness,  special  attention  being  given  to  repairing.  In  the  store  he 
keeps  on  sale  a  full  line  of  liarness.  saddles,  !)riiiles,  whips,  blankets, 
nets,  and  horse  clothing  of  every  description,  carriage  robes,  trunks. 
valises,  bags,  etc.    This  establishment  is  a  leading  headquarters 


for  this  line  of  goods,  and  is  well  patronized  by  the  best  class  of 
citizens.  — — 

RICHARD  W.  TOBIN.  Cigars.  Tobaccos,  Etc..  No.  8  Main  Street. 
—Mr.  Tobin.  the  proprietor  of  this  prosperous  business  estab- 
lishment, was  born  in  Ireland,  and  came  to  the  United  States 
in  1881,  and  in  1887  founded  his  present  establishment,  which, 
as  a  consequence  of  his  straightforward  business  methods,  has  grown 
in  popular  favor.  The  premises  utilized  are  commodious  and  ad- 
mirably fitted  up.  Several  skilled  cigar-makers  are  employed.  In 
the  neat,  well  kept  store  a  complete  line  of  cigars  of  high  quality 
and  excellent  fragrance  is  carried.  These  are  offered  at  wholesale 
and  retail,  and  at  prices  not  easily  duplicated  elsewhere.  The  stock 
also  includes  cigarettes,  smoking  and  chewing  tobaccos,  snuffs, 
pipes,  cigar  holders  and  smokers'  articles  of  all  kinds.  Mr.  Tobi»' 
is  a  courteous  and  enterprising  young  man,  and  very  popular. 


Danielsonville. 


ANIELSONVILLE  is  one  of  those  busy  centres  of  industrj-  in  the  "Land  of  Stead}-  Habits"  that 
have  arisen  within  living  memory  from  out  of  a  wilderness  of  woods,  shrubs,  and  undergrowth,  ia 
the  valleys  watered  and  drained  by  streams  that  have  been  invaluable  in  the  development  and 
manufactures  and  commerce  of  one  of  the  most  prosperous  states  on  the  American  continent.  A 
little  over  a  century  ago  the  village  of  Danielsonville  was  unknown  and  had  no  history,  for  it  bad 
of  itself  no  existence,  and  to-day  it  is  a  live,  go-ahead,  prosperous,  and  populous  manufacturing  centre,  and  one 
of  the  brightest  and  most  promising  of  the  towns  in  the  commonwealth  of  Connecticut.  A  Mr.  Danielson  wa* 
tlie  first  white  settler  here — hence  the  name  Danielsonville.  He  founded  a  grist-mill  on  the  banks  of  the 
river,  opposite  Brooklyn,  and  the  site  was  within  the  old  town  of  Killingly.  The  Danielsonville  (cotton)  Manu- 
factnrins;;  Company  was  the  second  concern  of  the  kind  formed  in  Windham  County,  and  for  a  long  time  the 
growth  of  the  place  was  limited  to  the  demands  of  the  factory.  The  promoters  of  this  enterprise,  however,  set 
themselves  the  task  to  raise  here  a  manufacturing  and  commercial  town,  and  aided  by  the  opening  of  the  Nor- 
wich and  Worcester  Railroad,  which  brought  quickening  growth  and  expansion,  they  may  be  said  to  hav& 
accomplished  their  design,  and  others  profiting  by  their  example  have  commendably  elaborated  in  various 
commercial  channels  the  work  this  company  so  energetically  began.  From  river  to  depot,  and  onward  to 
Wcstfield  village,  and  east,  west,  and  south  into  the  surrounding  country,  it  was  soon  built  up  with  houses, 
stores,  and  public  buildings,  and  the  population  multiplied  and  increased.  The  three  villages  of  Westfield, 
Danielsonville,  and  East  Brooklyn  were  united  in  1850  in  the  borough  of  Danielsonville,  and  assumed  local 
government.  The  borough  authorities  are  an  elective  body,  and  the  affairs  of  the  town  have,  on  the  whole, 
been  sacaciously  and  economically  directed.  Public  improvements  have  been  carried  out  with  vigor  and  enter- 
prise, and  the  town  presents  wide,  well  laid-out  thoroughfares,  substantial  business  blocks,  and  neat,  corafort- 
able-lookinrj  dwellings.  During  the  last  decade  the  manufacturing  establishments  have  markedly  grown  in 
number  and  extent,  and  arc  equipped  with  the  most  eflScient,  recently  improved  machinery  and  other  appliances, 
arc  under  able  and  progressive  management,  and  afford  constant  employment  to  a  large  number  of  work-people. 
The  mercantile  houses,  too,  have  assumed  quite  a  metropolitan  character,  being  stocked  with  merchandise  of 
every  description  that  can  contribute  to  the  essential  wants  as  well  as  to  the  luxurious  tastes  of  the  people  who, 
on  evcrv  hand,  evince  intelligence  and  progress.  There  appears  to  be  no  stagnation  in  any  part  of  the  town. 
While  there  is  excellent  opportunity  for  capital  to  be  invested,  any  one  who  has  as  mucli  energy  and  ability  and 
business  tact  as  those  who  are  already  liere,  can  get  on,  can  make  money  and  can  save  it.  The  local  pride  of  the 
inhabitants  of  Danielsonville  is  most  commendable,  and  its  results  are  seen  not  only  in  their  business  enterprise, 
but  in  tiieir  private  residences,  and  the  ample  provision  made  for  the  religious  and  educational  advancement  of 
th>'  comniunitv.     The  citizens  in  the  main  are  a  church-going  people,  while   the  graded   school   system,  inaug- 


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urated  cbiefly  tlirongh  the  exertions  of  Mr.  J.  Q.  A.  Stone,  the  able  editor  of  the  Windham  County  Transcript 
will  compare  favorably  with  that  of  any  city  in  the  state.  There  is  a  large  and  beautiful  high  school,  which 
WAS  opened  1871.  The  arts  and  sciences  are  cultivated  and  fostered,  and  evidences  are  to  be  seen  on  every 
hand  of  culture  and  refinement,  not  only  of  a  private  character  coupled  vrith  wealth,  but  of  a  public  characte- 
as  well.  The  public  Music  Hall  in  this  place  is  one  of  the  finest  in  the  state,  and  is  especially  worthy  of  men, 
tion  for  the  excellent  manner  in  which  entertainments  are  mounted  and  presented,  chiefly  in  the  form  of 
instructive  lectures  during  the  winter  season.  It  will  be  seen  that  possessing  all  the  advantages  adverted  to, 
Danielsonvillc  affords  an  encouraging  field  for  the  capitalist  and  manufacturer  in  which  to  locate  as  a  base  of 
operations  for  every  channel  of  trade,  offering  the  most  brilliant  prospects  for  the  future  to  the  investor,  and 
affordinff  in  her  educational,  moral,  and  social  advantages  an  eminently  desirable  place  for  residence. 
********* 

In  the  following  pages  will  be  found  a  brief  review^of  the  principal  mercantile  and  manufacturing  houses 
of  Danielsonville,  to  whom  we  commend  the  favorable  attention  of  all  into  whose  hands  this  volume  may  fall. 


EW.  HAYWARD,  Merchant  Tailor,  Clothier,  Etc.,  No.  38  Main 
Street.— The  popular  establishment  of  Mr.  E.  W.  Hayward, 
the  well-knowu  merchant  tailor,  clothier'  and  mens'  fur- 
nisher, is  a  credit  to  his  intelligent  enterprise  and  ability. 
He  laid  the  foundation  of  its  present  prosperity  in  1879  as  a 
copartner  in  the  firm  of  Durkee  &  Hayward.  but  since  1886  has 
conducted  the  business  alone  and  has  met  with  a  substantial 
success.  He  occupies  a  double  store  having  an  area  of  30x00 
feet,  with  a  work.shop,  15x30  feet  in  size,  in  the  rear.  The  sales- 
rooms are  a  model  of  neatness  and  order,  and  here  Mr.  Hay- 
ward has  brought  together  a  splendid  stock  of  goods  dis- 
tinguished for  superior  excellence,  and  wliich  are  peculiarly  and 
commendably  characteristic  of  this  establishment.  In  the  merchant 
tailoring  department  a  fine  exhibit  is  made  of  elegant  imported  "and 
domestic  woolens,  worsteds,  trouserings,  vestings,  overcoatings, 
etc.,  which  are  cut  and  made  to  measure  in  the  best  manner  in  the 
prevailing  Boston  and  New  York  fashion,  a  perfect  fit  being  guaran- 
teed. The  clothing  department  is  stocked  with  everything  desirable 
for  men,  boys,  and  children,  and  which  have  been  made  up  from  the 
best  materials  and  in  the  latest  styles.  In  the  furnishing  goods 
department  is  displayed  a  wonderful  array  of  handsome  neckwear' 
collars,  cuffs,  fine  shirts,  underwear,  hosiery,  gloves,  and  everything 
new  and  stylish  belonging  to  this  branch  of  the  business.  The 
lowest  prices  prevail  and  a  brisk  business  is  done.  Mr.  Hayward  is 
a  native  of  this  state,  and  during  his  business  career  has  won  a 
foremost  position  among  tlie  reliable  business  men  in  this  part  of 
the  state.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  Order,  and  stands  high 
in  commercial  and  in  social  circles. 

CF.  CHAP.MAN,  Dealer  in  Meats,  Etc.,  No.  133  Main  Street.— 
Among  those  actively  engaged  supplying  the  residents 
of  Danielsonville  and  vicinity  with  fresh  and  salted  meats 
is  Mr.  C.  F.  Chapman,  whose  establishment  is  the  oldest 
of  its  kind  in  town.  It  has  been  in  successful  operation  since 
1840,  when  it  was  opened  by  Mr.  B.  F.  Chapman,  who  continued 
it  until  18V8,  when  Mr.  C  F.  Chapman  took  control.  He  has  made 
many  improvements  in  the  pretnises,  and  has  made  a  close 
study  of  the  wauts  and  requirements  of  the  people,  and  is 
always  well  prepared  to  fill  orders  and  give  the  best  satisfac- 
tion. He  selects  and  slaughters  his  own  cattle,  has  the  finest  and 
best  quality  of  fresh  beef,  veal,  lamb,  mutton,  pork,  smoked  and 
salted  meats  and  provisions,  and  lard,  tripe,  sausage,  fresh  eggs, 
country  produce,  etc.,  always  on  hand.  A  specialtj-  is  made  of  live 
and  dressed  poultry  and  game,  when  in  season.  The  store,  which 
is  40x50  feet  in  area,  is  kept  scrupulously  neat  and  clean,  and  is  well 
provided  with  refrigerators,  ice  boxes,  and  every  convenience  for 
flIUng  orders  at  the  shortest  notice.  Six  clerks  and  assistants  are 
employed,  and  three  teams  are  i:tilized  for  making  deliveries  in  town 
and  environs.  Mr.  Chapman  is  a  native  of  this  state,  is  a  member 
of  the  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  and  has  a  w  ide  circle  of  friends  and 
rtoquaiutances. 

QUINEBAUG  STORE,  General  Merchandise;  Charles  Phillips, 
Agent.— Every  locality  of  any  magnitude  affords  some  enter- 
prising concern  prepared  to  conduct  the  general  merchandise 
business  on  a  scale  and  in  a  manner  that  will  insure  fresh 
and  flrst-class  goods  in  large  variety  and  at  reasonable  prices.    In 
this  connection  the  house  known  as  the  Quinebaug  Store,  of  whioh 


Mr.  Chas.  Phillips  is  agent,  ranks  among  the  most  prominent  and 
popular  in  Danielsonville.  This  concern  has  been  in  active  operation 
for  the  past  fifteen  years,  and  under  Mr.  Phillips'  able  guidance  a 
large  trade  has  been  built  up.  The  premises  occupied  comprise  an 
eligible  three  story  brick  structure,  SO.xTOfeet  in  dimensions,  equipped 
with  water  power,  grain  elevator,  and  two  run  of  stones,  having  a 
daily  output  capaeitj' for  500  bushels,  the  flour  and  grist  mill  being 
located  some  little  distance  from  the  store,  on  the  banks  of  the 
Quinebaug.  Acommodious  meat  market  is  conducted  in  connection 
with  the  general  interest,  and  having  a  capaeitj'  of  25x50  feet.  The 
trade,  which  is  both  wholesale  and  retail,  is  broadly  distributed 
over  this  entire  section,  the  stock  handled  embracing  dry  and  fancy 
goods,  hats  and  caps,  boots  and  shoes,  staple  and  fancy  groceries 
and  provisions,  fresh,  salted  and  smoked  meats,  grain,  flour,  feed, 
and  the  usual  complement  of  the  well-appointed  and  nbly  managed 
"general  store."  Mr.  Phillips  was  born  in  Providence,  R.  I.,  and 
has  had  charge  of  this  enterprise  from  the  date  of  its  inception,  and 
in  its  management  has  displayed  great  tact  and  ability. 

WN.  ARNOLD  &  CO.,  Dealer  in  Fine  Groceries,  No.  178 
Main  Street.— One  of  the  most  complete  and  excel- 
lent general  grocery  stores  of  Danielsonville  is  that 
of  Mr.  W.  N.  Aruold  (trading  as  W.  N.  Arnold  & 
Co.),  who  recently  succeeded  to  the  business  founded  in  1878 
by  Mr.  Albert  Dewing.  Besides  a  first-class  assortment  of  staple 
and  fancy  groceries,  including  choice  teas,  coffees,  spices,  canned 
goods,  dried  fruits,  pickles,  preserves  and  table  luxuries,  prime 
dairy  butter,  cheese,  fresh  eggs,  best  brands  of  family  flour, 
meal,  beans,  rice,  salt,  soda,  syrups,  molasses,  fish,  lard,  smoked 
meats,  fruits,  vegetables,  and  country  produce,  a  fine  line  of 
crockery,  glassware,  and  household  specialties  may  be  found 
here  at  remarkablj-  low  prices.  Only  the  very  best  goods  are 
handled,  quality  and  quantity  being  guaranteed,  and,  as  a  conse- 
quence, a  large  patronage  is  enjoyed.  The  business  prerinses  com- 
prise a  well-ordered  store  SOxGO  feet  in  dimensions,  with  an  18x30 
feet  storehouse  in  rear,  while  three  efficient  assistants  arc  employed, 
with  two  teams  in  steady  service  suppl.ving  customers  all  over  the 
neighborhood.  BIr.  Arnold,  who  was  born  in  Rhode  Island  in  1839, 
is  a  man  of  strict  integrity  in  his  dealings,  as  well  as  of  experience 
and  good  business  qualifications. 

GP.  CARD.  Dealer  in  General  Merchandise,  No.  302  Main  Street. 
—This  house  was  originally  established  in  1S8-2  by  Mr.  C.  P. 
Card,  who  was  succeeded  some  five  .vears  later  by  Mr.  S.  W. 
Card,  the  i)resent  proprietor.  He  occupies  an  eligible  and 
central  location,  and  his  establishment  is  not  only  very  spacious  and 
commodious,  but  is  fitted  iip  with  every  convenience  to  facilitate  the 
filling  of  all  orders.  The  stock  carried  embraces  a  full  assortment  of 
dry  goods,  groceries,  boots  and  shoes,  flour,  grain,  feed,  etc.;  in  fact, 
everything  usually  found  in  the  merchandise  of  a  flrst-class  house  of 
this  kind,  while  the  prices  compare  most  favorabl.v  with  those  of  any 
metropolitan  house.  Mr.  Card  is  a  gentleman  of  extraordinar.v 
ability,  tact,  and  energy,  who  gives  the  closest  attention  to  the 
requirements  of  the  trade,  and  labors  zealously  to  extend  his  patron- 
age by  painstaking  and  accommodating  service  to  all  classes  of  cus- 
tomers. He  is  a  native  of  Connecticut,  a  prominent  member  of  the 
Masonic  order,  and  enjoys  an  enviable  reputation  throughout  this 
section  for  his  conscientious  and  liberal  business  transactions. 


DANIELSONVILLB. 


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RS.  LATIIROl',  JIaiuifactmvr  ot  Keeds,  Etc.— The  business 
whicli  Jlr.  R.  S.  Latliiiip  is  now  conducting  with  suuh 
nmikcd  ability  and  success  is  one  of  the  oldest  of  the  kind 
in  this  vicinity.  It  was  founded  in  Iffl"  as  the  Reed  Manu- 
facturing Company  by  Mr.  E.  R.  linker,  who  conducted  the  enter- 
prise for  three  years,  and  was  tlieii  succeeded  by  Mr.  W.  S.  Short, 
who  ilied  in  I.SG."),  wlien  Mr.  Daker  again  became  i)roprietor.  In  1870 
Sir.  K.  S.  Lalhrop  bought  the  business  and  continued  it  until  his 
death  in  18.S'.'.  when  liis  son.  Jlr.  H.  V.  Lathrop,  a.ssumed  control  of 
the  eslabhshnient,  which  he  has  carried  on  in  Iiis  father's  name. 
The  premiseioccupied  comprise  the  seconii  lloor  of  a  building  40.v80 
feet  in  dimensions,  and  these  are  well  eipiipped  with  special  machin- 
ery and  all  the  appliances,  operated  by  a  SO-horse-power  steam 
engine  and  40-horsc-power  boiler.  A  force  of  skilled  hands  is  em- 
ployed in  the  manufacture' of  all  kinds  of  line,  sectioii,  and  marker 
reeds;  also  slasher  combs,  wliich  are  highly  recommended  for  gen- 
eral superiority  and  efficiency,  and  which  are  iii  use  in  all  the  cotton 
and  woolen  mills  in  this  and  adjoining  stales.  Mr.  Latlu'op,  who  was 
born  in  Connecticut,  has  resided  in  Danielsonville  most  of  his  lite. 
He  is  a  thorough,  practical  workman,  having  been  biought  up 
to  the  business  luider  the  careful  tuition  of  his  father.  Every 
attention  is  paid  to  repairing,  which  is  done  neatly  and  in  the  best 
manner.  Mr.  Lathrop  is  a  gentleman  in  middle  life,  a  member  of 
the  Order  of  Freemasons,  and  sustains  a  high  reputation  in  this 
comnnuiity. 


GEORGE  LEAVENS.  Dry  Goods.  No.  124  Main  Street.— Mr.  Geo. 
Leavens  has  the  distinction  of  having  been  longer  engaged  in 
the  dry  goods  trade  hereabouts  than  any  others  in  the  business. 
He  conmienced  opei-ations  in  1856  as  a  member  of  the  firm 
of  Leavens  &  Ames,  and  succeeded  to  the  entire  control  in  I8T5.  By 
fair  and  equitable  dealing  he  has  built  up  a  fine,  substantial  trade. 
His  business  premises  comprise  an  area  of  abtiut  3000  square  feet, 
and  are  handsomely  fitted  up.  Here  is  displayed  a  large  and 
valuable  assortment  of  imported  and  domestic  staple  and  fancy  dry 
goods,  embracing  silks  and  a  wide  range  of  dress  fabrics,  velvets, 
linens,  laces,  white  goods,  ribbons,  hosiery,  notions,  trimmings, 
small  wares,  blankets,  prints,  muslins,  ladies'  and  gentlemen's 
furnishing  goods,  etc.  A  special  department  is  devoted  to  cloaks 
nnil  wrajis  for  ladies  and  children,  and  these  represent  the  latest 
lioston  and  New  York  styles,  and  are  perfect  in  fit,  material,  and 
make.  The  newest  and  most  stylish  goods  are  always  to  be  found 
here  at  the  very  lowest  prices,  and  satisfaction  is  guaranteed.  Mr. 
Leavens  is  a  native  of  Killingly.  is  a  gentleman  in  the  prime  of  life. 
and  is  respected  for  bis  commercial  honor  and  probity.  The  store 
is  one  of  the  most  popular  in  town,  and  the  trade  is  active  and 
brisk. 


HAMJIELL  &  BROOKS,  Grocers,  No.  23  Railroad  Square.— This 
is  one  of  the  most  reliable  and  prominent  houses  in  Daniel- 
sonville in  the  grocery  trade.  It  was  established  in  18GT  by 
the  James  Bros.,  who  were  succeeded  in  1883  by  Mr.  R.  H. 
James,  and  in.the  spring  of  1890  it  came  imder  the  control  of  Messrs. 
Hamniell  <S:  Brooks,  who  have  increased  the  patronage  by  their 
liberality  and  straightforward  dealings  and  energy.  They  occupy 
two  floors  and  basement  of  a  building  30x100  feet  in  dimensions,  and 
they  have  every  facility  and  convenience  for  filling  orders  promptly 
and  .satisfactorily.  The  stock  embraces,  besides  the  choicest  China 
ami  Japan  teas,  and  Mocha,  Java,  and  South  American  coffees  and 
pure  spices,  family  flour  of  all  tlie  leading  popular  brands,  hermet- 
ically sealed  goods,  table  delicacies,  condiments,  smoked  and  salted 
meats,  butter,  cheese,  country  produce,  and  everything  in  the  way 
of  family  supplies  belonging  to  the  business.  Large  transactions 
are  carried  on  in  grain,  feed,  etc.,  and  a  fine  display  is  made  of 
crockery  and  glassware  of  every  description.  The  copartners,  Mr. 
H.  H.  Hammell  and  Mr.  F.  B.  Brooks,  are  experienced  business  nien» 
well  known  in  this  community.  Mr.  Hanunell.  who  is  a  native  of 
England,  has  been  in  this  country  upwards  of  half  a  century,  and  is 
an  active  member  of  the  Masonic  Order  and  the  Royal  Arch 
Chapter.  Mr.  Brooks  is  upwards  of  sixty  years  old,  a  native  of 
this  state,  and  a  well-known  member  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias. 
They  enjoy  a  high  reputation  and  the  esteem  and  unbounded  con- 
fidence of  all  having  dealings  with  their  house. 

WW.  WOODWARD.  Druggist  and  Pharmacist.  No.  139  Main 
Street. — One  of  the  best  known  among  the  di-uggists 
and  pharmacists  in  Danielsonville  is  W.  W.  Woodward, 
who  has  had  a  long  practical  training  in  compounding 
and  dispensing  medicines.  He  is  a  native  of  this  state,  and  has  been 
engaged  in  business  in  this  town  since  1868.  when  he  succeeded  Mr. 
M.  A.  Ladd,  who  had  for  a  period  of  six  years  carried  on  a  successful 
business  as  a  pharmacist.  Mr.  Woodward  made  many  needed  im- 
provements, and  has  since  conducted  the  enterprise  with  marked 
skill  and  success.  The  store  measures  50x65  feet,  and  connected 
with  it  is  an  office  12x15  feet  in  size.  It  is  admirably  arranged  and 
equipped  with  plate-glass  show  cases  and  ornamental  counters,  and 
is  well  stocked  with  a  valuable  assortment  of  fresh  drugs  of  standard 
quality,  chemicals,  pharmaceuticals,  propi-ietary  preparations,  per- 
fumes, toilet  and  fancy  articles,  and  everything  pertaining  to  the 
business.  The  prescription  laboratory  is  provided  with  every  safe- 
guard to  insure  accuracy,  and  all  physicians' orders  are  filled  with 
care  at  all  hours.  Night  bell  calls  receive  prompt  response.  Mr. 
Woodward  also  keeps  a  general  line  of  paints,  oils,  varnishes,  glass, 
etc.,  as  well  as  imported  and  domestic  cigars.  He  is  doing  a  splendid 
business,  and  is  ably  assisted  by  Mr.  A.  J.  Vachon.  Mr.  Woodward 
is  a  member  of  the  Connecticut  Pharmaceui  ical  Society,  and  per- 
sonally very  popular. 


WilliiiL:Lantic. 


IIIILE  according  due  credit  collectively  to  the  energy  and  enterprise  which  have  ever  characterized 
the  Miercliants  and  manufacturers  of  Willimantic,  there  can  be  no  question  but  that  the  city's 
rise  to  her  present  eminence  must  be  attributed  to  the  primary  establishment  of  cotton  manufac- 
tories. Willimantic  is  an  oflf-slioot  of  the  ancient  town  of  Windham,  and  the  daughter,  in  her 
growth  in  material  wealth,  manufacturing  enterprises  and  population,  has  outstripped  and  overshadowed  the 
mother  town.  Soon  after  1820  several  manufacturing  companies  were  here  formed,  and  eligible  privileges 
secured  by  Rhode  Island  capitalists  and  residents  of  the  vicinity.  Half  a  dozen  well-conducted  cotton  factories 
were  soon  in  operation,  and  population  quickly  gathered  around  them.  The  site  formed  the  natural  centre  for 
ii  number  of  prosperous  towns,  and  business  flowed  to  it  from  a  wide  extent  of  country.  In  1833  the  west 
side  of  Windham  on  both  sides  of  the  Willimantic  was  incorporated  as  a  borough.  Its  steady,  healthy  growth 
has  been  greatly  quickened  by  the  opening  of  the  New  London,  Northern,  and  Hartford  and  Providence  rail- 
roads, which  has  been  still  farther  stimulated  by  the  completion  of  the  Air  Line  route,  making  it  a  place  of 
much  business  and  importance.  Maintaining  its  connection  with  Windham,  but  reversing  previous  relations, 
it  became  in  time  the  head  of  the  mother  town,  administering  the  town  government  and  probate  office,  and 
absorbing  much  of  its  business  vitality.  Its  population  has  been  drawn  largely  from  its  immediate  vicinity.  The 
energy  and  spirit  of  the  citizens  of  Willimantic  are  shown  by  her  convenient  town  building  for  the  accommoda- 
tion of  public  offices,  her  substfintial  school-houses,  her  numerous  and  Jiandsome  church  edifices,  her  well-graded 
streets  and  costly  bridges,  her  tasteful  private  residences,  and  general  aspect  of  thrift  and  pro.sperity.  Her 
various  manufactories  are  carried  on  with  much  spirit.  Her  cotton,  woolen,  and  linen  goods  are  well  known  in 
-every  market,  and  Willimantic  thread  is  sold  throughout  the  civilized  world.  Willimantic  is  58^  miles  from 
I'rovidence,  85 J  miles  from  Boston,  24^  miles  from  Putnam,  31^  miles  from  Hartford,  29^  miles  from  New 
London,  16^  from  Norwich,  and  54  from  New  Haven.  She  boasts  of  fine  churches,  an  excellent  opera  house, 
a  court  house,  two  newspapers,  and  several  hotels.  Here  is  located  one  of  the  largest  linen  thread  concerns  in 
the  world.  This  is  the  Willimantic  Linen  Company,  whose  mills  are  located  on  both  sides  of  the  river,  and 
connected  by  an  iron  bridge.  Between  two  and  three  thousand  hands  are  employed,  and  from  $40,000  to 
$50,000  per  month  are  paid  in  wages.  The  peace  and  property  of  the  city  are  protected  and  preserved  by  an 
i'fficient  police  staff  and  a  well  equipped  fire  department.  Willimantic  has  several  banking  institutions,  all  in 
a  sound  and  healthy  condition,  and  constituting  one  of  the  most  potent  agencies  in  building  up  the  trade  and 
industries  of  the  town. 

SAMUEL  CHESBRO,  Apothecaiy.   No.    157  Main  Street.— This  well  developed  by  the  Springfield  Wood-Working  Company.    The 

popular  drug  store  is  one  of  the  business  places  which  does  premises  are  80x20  feet  in  area,  and  are  fitted  up  in  quartered  Syca- 

credit  to  Willimantic.     In  its  fittings  and  arrangement  the  more,  with  elegant  panels  and  plate-glass  mirrors.    The  store  has 

style  is  altogether  new  and  entirely  removed  from  that  of  all  an  area  of  20x86  feet,  and  is  furnished  with  seats  of  the  same  wood 

the  old  time  apothecary  stores.    The  design  had  its  first  conception  as  the  rest  of  the  fittings.   Then  comes  the  office,  which  is  10x11  feet 

i'l  the  brain  of  E.  F.  Spicer,  its  former  proprietor,  and  it  has  been  in  size,  and;  which  is  divided  from  the  salesroom  by  spindle  work 


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191 


aiitl  fluted  pilasters.  Tlie  inp  is  made  in  two  styles  of  ribbon  work, 
and  the  sides  of  tlie  ofBee  are  of  leaded  glass  windows,  slio«  ing  the 
bottles  in  the  rear.  There  is  no  appearance  of  bottles  in  the  sales- 
room,which  is  fitted  with  cupboards  containing  the  medicines,  away 
from  light  and  dust.  The  wood  work  reaches  eight  feet  nine  inches 
on  the  wall,  and  above  this  is  flno  stencil  work.  Back  of  the  office 
is  the  prescription  case,  which  is  finely  fitted  with  all  the  parapher- 
nalia for  the  business  that  modern  ingenuity  can  suggest.  Taken  all 
in  all,  it  is  doubtfid  if  there  is  a  pharmacy'  in  New  England  that  is 
the  equal  of  this  in  respect  of  elegance,  finish,  and  attraction.  Tlie 
popular  proi)rietor,  Mr.  Sauniel  Chesbro,  who  succeeded  Mr.  Spicer, 
is  a  young  man,  and  has  had  years  of  practical  experience  in  dis- 
pensing medicines,  and  an  evidence  of  his  popularity  is  to  be  fouml 
in  his  large  and  constantly  increasing  trade.  He  is  well  known  in 
iwth  business  and  social  circles  of  this  city,  and  his  store  not  only 
<lo«s  credit  to  himself  but  to  the  citv. 


HERBERT  R.  CHAPPELL,  Painter  and  Dealer  in  Paints,  Oils, 
Varnishes  Etc.,  Corner  of  Main  and  Jackson  Streets. — This 
most  successful  and  representative  paint,  oil,  and  varnish 
house  was  established  in  1803  by  D.  E.  Potter,  who  was 
succeeded  in  18G!)  by  Cliappell  &  Potter.  BIr,  Chappell  died  in  ISTo, 
jind  Mr.  Potter  continued  the  business  alone  till  1889,  when  he  retirerl. 
On  his  retir-ement  Mr.  H.  R.  Chappell  assumed  the  management, 
having  pui'chased  the  property.  He  occupies  a  spacious  four-story 
frame  building  40.x80  feet  in  area,  fully  equipped  with  ever^'  conven- 
ience f«>r  the  receipt  anil  sbippitig  of  goods,  including  raih-oad  facil- 
ities. The  stock  embraces  full  lines  of  paints,  oils,  varnishes, 
i>rushes,  glass,  japans,  colors,  white  lead,  and  all  kinds  of  painters' 


supplies.  Only  the  best  and  most  reliable  goods  are  handled,  and 
the  prices  quoted  are  as  low  as  the  lowest.  Mr.  Chappell  also  attends 
carefully  to  house,  sign,  and  ornamental  painting,  paper  hanging, 
glazing,  graining,  kalsomining,  etc.  All  work  is  executed  in  a  first 
class  manner,  and  t>venty  painters  and  other  workmen  are  employed . 
Mr.  Chappell  has  had  long  experience,  and  is  highly  regarded  in 
business  circles  for  his  energy,  skill,  and  integrity.  He  served  as  a 
burgess  for  two  years,  is  a  prominent  Freemason,  and  is  one  of  our 
progressive  and  public-spirited  citizens. 

STEARNS  HARNESjS  COMPANY,  Harness  and  Supplies  for 
the  Horse,  Carriage,  and  Stable,  No.  80  Main  Street.— The 
l.iigest  and  most  successful  establishment  of  its  kind  in  this 
thriving  town  is  unquestionably  that  of  the  Stearns  Harness 
Company,  No.  80  Main  Street.  The  business  has  been  established 
some  years,  and  under  the  able  management  of  Mc-.  W.  L.  Steains, 
the  proprietor,  a  first  class,  substantial  trade  has  been  secured.  The 
premises  occupied  consist  of  a  store  86x40  feet  in  area,  and  of  well- 
equipped  workshops  in  the  basement,  20x36  feet,  and  in  the  rear. 
These  are  in  every  way  well  adapted  for  the  business,  and.orders  are 
filled  in  the  most  satisfactoiy  maiuier.  A  full  stock  of  harnesses  of 
every  description,  and  in  various  mountings,  is  kept  on  sale;  also 
collars,  bridles,  saddles,  whips,  robes,  blankets,  nets,  combs,  brushes, 
and  supplies  for  the  horse,  carriage,  and  stable  of  every  kind.  In 
the  manufacturing  department  every  care  is  exercised  in  making 
single,  double,  light,  and  heavy  harnesses,  and  also  in  repairing. 
The  best  materials  only  are  used,  and  the  work  is  freely  guaranteed 
as  to  strength  and  durability.  Mr.  Stearns  is  a  young  man.  energetic 
and  progre.ssive,  and  sustains  a  high  reputation  in  this  community 
us  a  business  man  and  useful  citizen. 


NATURE'S     REMEDIES    VERSUS     DRUGS. 


J^ONG_  LIFE  AND_  GOOD  HEALTH. 

GENUINE  KICKAPOO  INDIAN  REMEDIES. 


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KICKAPOO    INDIAN     SAGWA. 

THE     GREAT     INDTA.N     KBIMEDY. 

77i,-  Piin-s/.   Sn/est,   <i,ui  Most  FjffC/iu!  Mediciuc  /!•«,<.■■■«  lo  llii  Public-, 

For  all  Diseases  of  the   Stomach,    Kidneys,    Liver  and  Blood,  Constipation, 

Dyspepsia,  Indigestion,  Loss  of  Appetite,  Scrofula, 

Rheumatism,  Chills  and  Fever. 

PRICE,    $1.00    A     BOTTLE. 


KICKAPOO    INDIAN    OIL. 

Quick  cure  for  ail  ki/nis  0/ pain,  External  or  Internal, 

Sick  Headache,  Toothache,  Earache,  Cholera  Morbus,  Diarrhoea,  Cramps 

the  Stomach,   Dysentery,  Bloody  Flux,  Deafness,   Rheumatic 

Pains,  Burns,  Sprains,  Cuts,  etc. 

PRICE,    25    CENTS    A    BOTTLE. 


KICKAPOO     INDIAN     COUGH    CURE. 

(PURELY  VEGETABLE.) 

An  invalnaHe  Kickapoo  Indian  Remedy, 

A  Specific  for  Coughs,  Colds,  Asthma,  Throat  and  Lung  Diseases.     Pleasant 

to  the  Palate. 

PRICE,    50    CENTS    A  BOTTLE. 


KICKAPOO     INDIAN    BUFFALO    SALVE. 

I'repaiiMl  Ironi  I'lire  BiifTill.)  Tiillmv,  coinliiiicil  ititli  Heuliiii;  Biirks  and  Herbs. 

A    Specific   for   all    Skin    Diseases,    Soothing   and    Excellent  for   Erysipelas, 

Eczema,  Boils,  Burns,  Piles,  and  Hard  and  Soft  Corns. 

PRICE,    25    CENTS    A    BOX. 


KICKAPOO     INDIAN    WORM     KILLER. 

CAS   used    by    the    KICKAPOOS.) 

.4  sure,  safe,  and  fleasant  cure  for  worms,  -.vitliout  tlie  use  of  other  medicines. 

Removes  Stomach  and  Seat  Worms  from  Adults  or  Children.     As  a  cure  for 

Costiveness,  Biliousness,  Indigestion,  Sour  or  Weak  Stomach  they 

are  unexcelled,  removing  all  impurities  from  the  stomach 

and  keeping  the  bowels  regular. 

PRICE,    25    CENTS   A    PACKAGE. 


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Q'.HOLE  111  THE  BAY. 


HEADaUARTERS    KICKAPOO    INDIAN    MEDICINE    CO., 

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